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BIDOLEGUI, Fernando M et al. Revisión acetabular con conservación del componente metálico osteointegrado y cementado de un componente de polietileno: Reporte de una serie de 40 casos. Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol. [online]. 2013, vol.78, n.4, pp.190-198. ISSN 1852-7434.

Background: Modular liner component failure in fixed shells is an increasingly frequent scenario in prosthetic revision surgery. A complete acetabular revision is too aggressive when the metallic component can be saved. An alternative is to cement a liner within the fixed shell. We report our results using this technique, pointing out its indications, modus operandi and possible limitations. Methods: From 2001 to 2011, 40 polyethylene components were cemented within fixed shells. All patients were radiologically and clinically evaluated. The reasons for which a polyethylene component was cemented were: capture mechanism failure (11 cases, 27.5%), stability (18 cases, 45%) and liner unavailability (11 cases, 27.5%). Results: The survival rate without reoperation after 46 months of follow-up was 92%. One case (2.4%) developed an infection, and two cases evidenced instability (4.8%). The survival rate for aseptic loosening was 100%. The pre-operative Harris score was of 59, increasing up to 80 in the post-operatory period. Conclusions: Technical data to be taken into account for success: use an undersized component, to cement textured components and to leave a uniform cement layer of feat least 2 mm. Our preliminary results cementing a polyethylene component within a fixed shell would seem to justify this revision technique to prevent the loss of bone stock associated with cementless cup revision.

Palavras-chave : Fixed cup; Cementing; Polyethylene component.

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