A Novel Technique for the Removal of Well-Fixed Cementless, Large-Diameter Metal-on-Metal Acetabular Components

Authors: Olyslaegers, C., Wainwright, T. and Middleton, R.G.

Journal: Journal of Arthroplasty

Volume: 23

Issue: 7

Pages: 1071-1073

ISSN: 0883-5403

DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.04.006

Abstract:

Removing well-fixed cementless acetabular components can be a challenge for every orthopedic surgeon involved in revision hip arthroplasty. Forceful removal of such components often leads to acetabular bone loss and compromises reimplantation of a new socket. Instruments like the Explant Acetabular Cup Removal System (Zimmer, Warsaw, Ind) are developed to avoid such issues. We report a novel technique, cementing a polyethylene liner inside the uncemented metal-on-metal shell and using systems such as the Explant to safely extract it without the need for matching large-diameter heads. We successfully used this technique on 3 occasions and recommend its use. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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A novel technique for the removal of well-fixed cementless, large-diameter metal-on-metal acetabular components.

Authors: Olyslaegers, C., Wainwright, T. and Middleton, R.G.

Journal: J Arthroplasty

Volume: 23

Issue: 7

Pages: 1071-1073

eISSN: 1532-8406

DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.04.006

Abstract:

Removing well-fixed cementless acetabular components can be a challenge for every orthopedic surgeon involved in revision hip arthroplasty. Forceful removal of such components often leads to acetabular bone loss and compromises reimplantation of a new socket. Instruments like the Explant Acetabular Cup Removal System (Zimmer, Warsaw, Ind) are developed to avoid such issues. We report a novel technique, cementing a polyethylene liner inside the uncemented metal-on-metal shell and using systems such as the Explant to safely extract it without the need for matching large-diameter heads. We successfully used this technique on 3 occasions and recommend its use.

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Preferred by: Rob Middleton and Tom Wainwright

A Novel Technique for the Removal of Well-Fixed Cementless, Large-Diameter Metal-on-Metal Acetabular Components

Authors: Olyslaegers, C., Wainwright, T. and Middleton, R.G.

Journal: JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY

Volume: 23

Issue: 7

Pages: 1071-1073

ISSN: 0883-5403

DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.04.006

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A novel technique for the removal of well-fixed cementless, large-diameter metal-on-metal acetabular components.

Authors: Olyslaegers, C., Wainwright, T. and Middleton, R.G.

Journal: The Journal of arthroplasty

Volume: 23

Issue: 7

Pages: 1071-1073

eISSN: 1532-8406

ISSN: 0883-5403

DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.04.006

Abstract:

Removing well-fixed cementless acetabular components can be a challenge for every orthopedic surgeon involved in revision hip arthroplasty. Forceful removal of such components often leads to acetabular bone loss and compromises reimplantation of a new socket. Instruments like the Explant Acetabular Cup Removal System (Zimmer, Warsaw, Ind) are developed to avoid such issues. We report a novel technique, cementing a polyethylene liner inside the uncemented metal-on-metal shell and using systems such as the Explant to safely extract it without the need for matching large-diameter heads. We successfully used this technique on 3 occasions and recommend its use.

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