@article{FuchsHeiligMcDonoghetal.2020, author = {Fuchs, Konrad F. and Heilig, Philipp and McDonogh, Miriam and Boelch, Sebastian and Gbureck, Uwe and Meffert, Rainer H. and Hoelscher-Doht, Stefanie and Jordan, Martin C.}, title = {Cement-augmented screw fixation for calcaneal fracture treatment: a biomechanical study comparing two injectable bone substitutes}, series = {Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research}, volume = {15}, journal = {Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research}, doi = {10.1186/s13018-020-02009-6}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-230336}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Background The role of cement-augmented screw fixation for calcaneal fracture treatment remains unclear. Therefore, this study was performed to biomechanically analyze screw osteosynthesis by reinforcement with either a calcium phosphate (CP)-based or polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)-based injectable bone cement. Methods A calcaneal fracture (Sanders type IIA) including a central cancellous bone defect was generated in 27 synthetic bones, and the specimens were assigned to 3 groups. The first group was fixed with four screws (3.5 mm and 6.5 mm), the second group with screws and CP-based cement (Graftys (R) QuickSet; Graftys, Aix-en-Provence, France), and the third group with screws and PMMA-based cement (Traumacem (TM) V+; DePuy Synthes, Warsaw, IN, USA). Biomechanical testing was conducted to analyze peak-to-peak displacement, total displacement, and stiffness in following a standardized protocol. Results The peak-to-peak displacement under a 200-N load was not significantly different among the groups; however, peak-to-peak displacement under a 600- and 1000-N load as well as total displacement exhibited better stability in PMMA-augmented screw osteosynthesis compared to screw fixation without augmentation. The stiffness of the construct was increased by both CP- and PMMA-based cements. Conclusion Addition of an injectable bone cement to screw osteosynthesis is able to increase fixation strength in a biomechanical calcaneal fracture model with synthetic bones. In such cases, PMMA-based cements are more effective than CP-based cements because of their inherently higher compressive strength. However, whether this high strength is required in the clinical setting for early weight-bearing remains controversial, and the non-degradable properties of PMMA might cause difficulties during subsequent interventions in younger patients.}, language = {en} } @article{WirtzGraviusAscherletal.2014, author = {Wirtz, Dieter C. and Gravius, Sascha and Ascherl, Rudolf and Thorweihe, Miguel and Forst, Raimund and Noeth, Ulrich and Maus, Uwe M. and Wimmer, Matthias D. and Zeiler, Guenther and Deml, Moritz C.}, title = {Uncemented femoral revision arthroplasty using a modular tapered, fluted titanium stem 5-to 16-year results of 163 cases}, series = {Acta Orthopaedica}, volume = {85}, journal = {Acta Orthopaedica}, number = {6}, issn = {1745-3674}, doi = {10.3109/17453674.2014.958809}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-114555}, pages = {562 - 569}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Background and purpose - Due to the relative lack of reports on the medium- to long-term clinical and radiographic results of modular femoral cementless revision, we conducted this study to evaluate the medium- to long-term results of uncemented femoral stem revisions using the modular MRP-TITAN stem with distal diaphyseal fixation in a consecutive patient series. Patients and methods - We retrospectively analyzed 163 femoral stem revisions performed between 1993 and 2001 with a mean follow-up of 10 (5-16) years. Clinical assessment included the Harris hip score (HHS) with reference to comorbidities and femoral defect sizes classified by Charnley and Paprosky. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were analyzed and the failure rate of the MRP stem for any reason was examined. Results - Mean HHS improved up to the last follow-up (37 (SD 24) vs. 79 (SD 19); p < 0.001). 99 cases (61\%) had extensive bone defects (Paprosky IIB-III). Radiographic evaluation showed stable stem anchorage in 151 cases (93\%) at the last follow-up. 10 implants (6\%) failed for various reasons. Neither a breakage of a stem nor loosening of the morse taper junction was recorded. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed a 10-year survival probability of 97\% (95\% CI: 95-100). Interpretation - This is one of the largest medium- to longterm analyses of cementless modular revision stems with distal diaphyseal anchorage. The modular MRP-TITAN was reliable, with a Kaplan-Meier survival probability of 97\% at 10 years.}, language = {en} }