Basic Science in Total Hip Replacement
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What is a primary concern in cemented total hip arthroplasty regarding the longevity of the implant?

  • Micromechanisms of fatigue in bone cements (correct)
  • Material strength of the cement
  • Formation of osteolytic lesions
  • Poor surgical technique

Which factor is considered a significant mode of failure for cemented femoral components?

  • Excessive wear of the polyethylene
  • Radiographic evidence of loosening (correct)
  • Uncontrolled movement of the joint
  • Bone growth into the implant

What differentiates uncemented total hip arthroplasty from cemented techniques?

  • The type of materials used
  • The use of bone cements
  • The surgical approach
  • The nature of the implant fixation (correct)

Which biomaterial is noted for its increasing use in total hip replacement due to its favorable properties?

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What is a potential consequence of poor cementing techniques in total hip replacement surgery?

<p>Higher incidence of component loosening (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of hip arthroplasty, what does the term 'osteolysis' refer to?

<p>Bone loss due to biological reactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common postoperative outcome for patients receiving total hip arthroplasty?

<p>Long-term satisfactory function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a critical factor in ensuring the stability of the femoral stem during total hip arthroplasty?

<p>The geometry of the implant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used for prosthetic stabilization in cemented hip arthroplasty?

<p>Polymethylmetacrylate (PMMA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates aseptic loosening in cemented hip replacements?

<p>Mechanical factors including cyclical loading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of cement interdigitation in bone stabilization?

<p>Cement acting as grout without a true adhesive bond (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are wear particles from acetabular polyethylene primarily responsible for?

<p>Inducing macrophage and histiocytic response leading to osteolysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism of failure involves subsidence of the stem or cement into the femur?

<p>Pistoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How deep can loss of cement mantle proximally occur in cemented hip replacements?

<p>500 micrometres (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor contributing to endosteal necrosis during initial cementing?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of bone contributes to its mechanical properties being greater in one direction than another?

<p>Anisotropy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism of cemented component failure involves a varus positioned stem failing at specific areas?

<p>Medial midstem pivot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wear involves particles being removed from a softer material and deposited within a joint space?

<p>Abrasive wear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon occurs in bone when subjected to a constant load for an extended period, leading to gradual deformation?

<p>Creep (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of wear is primarily caused by particles entrapped between two contacting surfaces?

<p>Third-body wear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition where bone continues to deform at decreasing rates under a constant load?

<p>Creep (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bearing surface type has gained popularity due to significantly lower wear rates?

<p>Ceramic-on-ceramic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structural characteristic of bone allows it to have different mechanical properties in various directions?

<p>Alignment of collagen fibrils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does applying a modest force rapidly have on bone compared to applying a higher force slowly?

<p>It can lead to fracture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Stress Shielding

A phenomenon where a load-bearing implant reduces the stress on surrounding bone, potentially leading to bone resorption and implant loosening.

Total Hip Arthroplasty

A surgical procedure to replace a diseased hip joint with an artificial joint.

Cement Fixation

A method of implant fixation in which a bone cement is used to attach the implant to the bone.

Bone Resorption

The process where the body reabsorbs bone tissue.

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Implant Loosening

The separation of an implanted device from the surrounding bone.

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Femoral Component

The part of a hip implant that replaces the femur (thigh bone).

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Bone Tissue Physical Properties

The mechanical traits of bone, including, but not limited to its stiffness, strength, and how well it resists deformation.

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Osteolysis

The breakdown or destruction of bone tissues.

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Viscoelastic Material

A material that exhibits both viscous and elastic properties, meaning it deforms over time under load, but also returns to its original shape after the load is removed.

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Hysteresis

The phenomenon where a material's loading and unloading curves do not perfectly overlap, resulting in energy loss within the material.

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Anisotropic Material

A material whose properties vary depending on the direction of force applied. For example, bone is stronger along the direction of its collagen fibers.

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Creep

The tendency of a material to deform gradually under a constant load over time.

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Stress Relaxation

The gradual decrease in stress within a material when kept under a constant deformation.

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Strain Rate

The speed at which a material is deformed, measured as the change in length over time.

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Abrasive Wear

Wear caused by two surfaces of different hardness rubbing against each other, with material being removed from the softer surface.

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Adhesive Wear

Wear caused by tiny particles from the softer surface sticking to the harder surface and being pulled away.

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Aseptic Loosening

The process of an implant gradually separating from the bone it's attached to, without signs of infection. It's caused by a combination of wear particles, mechanical loading, and bone resorption.

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Wear Particles

Small pieces of material that break off from an implant, particularly from the polyethylene in hip replacements, causing inflammation and osteolysis.

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Cement Stabilization

Using Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement to securely fix an implant to the bone.

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Cement Interdigitation

The way cement locks into the bone's structure, increasing stability and preventing implant movement.

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Cementing Trauma

The damage caused to bone during the cementing process, affecting blood supply and leading to bone death (necrosis).

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Cement Failure Mechanisms

Different ways cement-based implants can fail, including pivoting and subsidence, leading to implant loosening.

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Gruen's Classification

A system used to categorize the different ways cemented hip implants can fail, based on the location and type of failure.

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Study Notes

Basic Science Considerations in Primary Total Hip Replacement

  • Total Hip Replacement (THR) is a common operation, with numbers expected to rise due to aging population
  • Many prosthesis options exist, making selection challenging; understanding basic scientific principles is essential
  • Relevant joint anatomy includes the ball-and-socket structure of the hip, with key angular relationships (neck shaft angle, femoral anteversion, femoral offset) crucial for THR
  • Femoral head diameter averages 46mm
  • Neck shaft angle averages 130 degrees
  • Femoral anteversion angle averages 12 degrees
  • Femoral neck version is in relation to the intercondylar plane
  • Femoral offset is critical for limb length and stability
  • Individual variations and conditions affect these factors
  • Biomechanical considerations involve flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, internal/external rotation
  • The hip joint withstands cyclical loads, equivalent to 3-6 times body weight due to abductor contractions
  • Peak loading can reach 7-8 times body weight during activities
  • Forces on femoral head equal and opposite forces on acetabulum
  • Abductor muscles provide two thirds of the hip joint force, maintaining hip stability

Material and Structural Properties

  • Young's modulus describes stiffness (stress/strain), crucial for artificial materials used in THR
  • Bone material is viscoelastic and anisotropic
  • Bone exhibits creep and stress relaxation

Basic Types of Total Hip Arthroplasty

  • Cemented components use PMMA cement to fix the implant into bone
  • Cemented implants cause thermal and chemical trauma during implantation
  • Cemented implants have limited remodeling potential
  • Uncemented components favour bone ingrowth or on-growth onto the implant via porous coating or grit blasting
  • Cementless components provide a greater degree of biologic integration with bone

Mechanisms of Wear in THR Bearings

  • Wear occurs from abrasive wear (two surfaces with different hardness), adhesive wear (shearing of particles in PE articulations), and third-body wear (particles trapped between surfaces causing further wear)
  • Wear particles contribute to aseptic loosening and osteolysis in the joint

Aseptic Loosening and Osteolysis

  • Wear particles, especially from polyethylene, stimulate macrophage and histiocytic response, leading to osteolysis
  • Aseptic loosening can be due to mechanical factors (cyclical loading, impingement)
  • Biologial factors contribute to further loosening

Concept of Effective Joint Space (EJS)

  • Understanding the entire volumetric area within a hip arthroplasty construct is critical, as wear particles and related inflammatory response can potentially cause osteolysis throughout the region

Discussion

  • Cemented fixation techniques have evolved toward improved cement strength, reduced porosity and increased distal plugging
  • Advanced cementing techniques aim to improve bone-cement interface
  • Uncemented designs encourage bone ingrowth, enhancing the longevity
  • Uncemented components should fill at least 90% of the host bone canal
  • The optimal fit is usually determined through various navigation technologies and intraoperative templating
  • Modular designs provide more flexibility in adjusting for individual anatomy in revision surgeries, but may increase the complexity of the issue in both design and function

Custom Designs

  • Customized designs are often used in revision surgeries with significant anatomic variations
  • 3-D modelling and computer aided design (CAD/CAM) can aid in creating implants to better fit the individual's anatomy
  • Custom designs provide great potential for stability and bone preservation in revision cases

Future of Total Hip Arthroplasty

  • The focus in future THRs is extending implant durability and survivorship in younger, more active patients
  • Minimally invasive approaches are being investigated to reduce surgical trauma and improve patient recovery, but potential concerns about instability, bone defects, and neural damage need to be considered.

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This quiz covers essential scientific principles related to Total Hip Replacement (THR), including joint anatomy and biomechanical considerations. Understand key factors like angular relationships and femoral dimensions that are critical for successful hip surgery. Test your knowledge on these important aspects of orthopedics.

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