Athroplasty - Surgery Information

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Failure causes in hip resurfacing arthroplasty – retrieval analysis

Metal–on–metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty represents an alternative treatment option for young and active patients with osteoarthritis. The advantages of metal–on–metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty include lower wear rate, restoration of anatomic hip biomechanics, preservation of bone stock for subsequent revision procedures, and enhanced stability due to the larger diameter of articulation. ...

Bone cement: an overview

Polymethylmethacrylate bone cement is a widely utilised material in the field of orthopaedic surgery and specifically total joint arthroplasty. Despite this, its mechanical properties are poorly ...

ASTM F2091 - 01(2012) Standard Specification for Acetabular Prostheses

This specification covers acetabular resurfacing devices used to provide a functioning articulation between the bones of the acetabulum and the femur. Acetabular prostheses included within the scope of ...

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Pulse Lavage

AMT offers two pulse lavage systems from MicroAire – the fully-disposable and the semi disposable pulse lavage systems. Both instruments are specially crafted for total joint procedures, with concurrent spray and suction functions. The semi-disposable model is designed for larger procedures, such as knee and hip arthroplasty, as well as trauma/wound debridement. This model features the ...