Mechanics Flashcards
Time length of when hip implant starts to loosen
10-12 years
What are common conditions that lead to total knee arthroplasty?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Is the posterior stabilized knee implant classified as a constraint or unconstrained design
Unconstrained
What is a fast curing bone cement commonly used for cemented fixation in arthroplasty
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
List commonly used materials for knee implants
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) Cobalt chromium alloys Titanium ally Tantalum Stainless steel Zirconium alloy
What type of material has the greatest wear in hip replacements
Metal on polyethylene
What causes the loosening of implant at the bone-implant interface in hip implants
Osteolysis or dislocation
Describe adjacent disc degeneration caused by solid fixation
Disc degeneration fluid seen in the nucleus starts to leak, causing the drying out of the disc, which could lead to further back pain
140˚ flexion/extension
– 75˚ rotation (medial/lateral)
– Supports 1.8-4.3 times body weight
Range of Motion for Hip
– Muscles
– Body weight
– Normal forces
Forces on Hip
Normal angle of inclination for hip:
125 degrees
Great angle= more force on the head and longer limb
Lower angle = more force on neck shorter limb
Angle of Torsion
– Increased angle= pigeon toed
– Decreased angle= duck foot
Hip Cement
Acrylic cement for mantel
Metal on UHMWPE Hip
pros: non toxic, most common
cons: high wear rate
Ceramic on Ceramic Hip
pros: very low wear rate, non toxic
cons: squeaky hip, expensive
Ceramic on UHMWPE Hip
pros: low wear rate, low fracture rate
cons: expensive
Metal on Metal Hip
pros: very low wear rate
cons: metalosis
Hip Surgery- Posterior
pros: good access, preserve hip abductors
cons: more extensive, high disloaction rate
Hip Surgery- Lateral
common
pros: lower dislocation rate
cons: possible dysfunction of hip abductors, requires elevation of hips