Initial stability of an implanted cement-canal prosthesis. Results in experimental studies on human cadaver femurs

• Published in: Zeitschrift für orthopädie und ihre grenzgebiete Vol. 131; no. 4; p. 377
• Main Authors: Jansson, V, Zimmer, M, Kühne, J H, Sailer, F P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: German
• Published: Germany 01.07.1993
• Subjects: Arthroplasty - methods; Bone Cements; Femur - surgery; Hip Prosthesis; Humans; Pressure

Upon implantation of a cement-canal prosthesis in the proximal femur in total hip replacement, the bone cement is injected through the prosthesis via a system of drill holes. A second system of drill holes is used in this endoprosthesis to drain the distal femoral space as well as the cavities withi...