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Erschienen in: International Orthopaedics 4/2021

16.09.2020 | Original Paper

Interchangeable neck failures of bi-modular femoral stems in primary total hip arthroplasty cannot be predicted from serum trace element analysis

verfasst von: Samo K. Fokter, Jan Zajc, Matjaž Merc

Erschienen in: International Orthopaedics | Ausgabe 4/2021

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Abstract

Introduction

Revision of a well-fixed stem due to unexpected modular neck fracture is a catastrophe for the patient and a challenge for the surgeon. This study aimed to test the possibility of predicting interchangeable neck fracture from serum levels of the stem/neck alloy-consisting metals.

Materials and methods

Nineteen patients at high risk for interchangeable neck fracture were randomly selected out of a cohort of 680 bimodular stems made from Ti6Al4V alloy. Serum levels of titanium, aluminium and vanadium were determined. Nine age- and gender-matched patients were used as controls.

Results

Mean serum levels of Ti were 6.04 ± 2.52 μg/L, of Al 3.89 ± 1.68 μg/L and of V 0.07 ± 0.04 μg/L in the high-risk group, and 8.22 ± 4.74 μg/L, 4.99 ± 3.98 μg/L and 0.27 ± 0.44 μg/L in the low-risk group, respectively. No statistically significant differences were found between the groups.

Discussion

Interchangeable neck fracture of bimodular femoral stems cannot be predicted from serum trace element analysis.
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Metadaten
Titel
Interchangeable neck failures of bi-modular femoral stems in primary total hip arthroplasty cannot be predicted from serum trace element analysis
verfasst von
Samo K. Fokter
Jan Zajc
Matjaž Merc
Publikationsdatum
16.09.2020
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
International Orthopaedics / Ausgabe 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-020-04812-6

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