Porous metal augments big hopes for big holes

http://www.bjj.boneandjoint.org.uk/content/95-B/11_Supple_A/103.abstract

Porous metal augments

big hopes for big holes

1. M. Abolghasemian, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery1;
2. S. Tangsataporn, MD, Orthopedic surgeon, Research fellow2;
3. A. Sternheim, MD, Clinical Fellow of Orthopedic Surgery2;
4. D. J. Backstein, MD, FRCSC, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery2;
5. O. A. Safir, MD, FRCSC, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery2; and
6. A. E. Gross, MD, FRCSC, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery2

+ Author Affiliations

1. 1Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shafa hospital, Jaleh Street, Baharestan Square, Tehran, 1157637131, Iran.
2. 2Division of Orthopaedics, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Suite 476A, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada.

1. Correspondence should be sent to M. Abolghasemian; e-mail: m-abolghasemian@tums.ac.ir

Abstract

The conventional method for reconstructing acetabular bone loss at revision surgery includes using structural bone allograft. The disadvantages of this technique promoted the advent of metallic but biocompatible porous implants to fill bone defects enhancing initial and long-term stability of the acetabular component. This paper presents the indications, surgical technique and the outcome of using porous metal acetabular augments for reconstructing acetabular defects.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2013;95-B, Supple A:103–8.

Footnotes

• No benefits in any form have been received or will be received from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article.
  This paper is based on a study which was presented at the 29th Annual Winter 2012 Current Concepts in Joint Replacement® meeting held in Orlando, Florida, 12th – 15th December.

• Received September 7, 2013.
• Accepted September 8, 2013.

• ©2013 The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery