Loosening After Acetabular Revision: Comparison of Trabecular Metal and reinforcement rings. A systematic review

Nicholas A. Beckmann, Stefan Weiss, Matthias C.M. Klotz, Matthias Gondan, Sebastian Jaeger, Rudi G. Bitsch

    Abstract

    The best method of revision acetabular arthroplasty remains unclear. Consequently, we reviewed the literature on the treatment of revision acetabular arthroplasty using revision rings (1541 cases; mean follow-up (FU) 5.7 years) and Trabecular Metal, or TM, implants (1959 cases; mean FU 3.7 years) to determine if a difference with regard to revision failure could be determined. Failure rates of the respective implants were compared statistically using a logistic regression model with adjustment for discrepancies in FU time. In our study, TM shows statistically significant decreased loosening rates relative to revision rings for all grades including severe acetabular defects and pelvic discontinuity. The severe defects appear to benefit the most from TM.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalJournal of Arthroplasty
    Volume29
    Issue number1
    Pages (from-to)229-235
    Number of pages7
    ISSN0883-5403
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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