Abstract
It has been assumed that, when properly implanted, a biologically fixed device is less prone to loosening and probably to fatigue failure as well. This case demonstrates that many of the known risk factors of loosening or fatigue fracture of cemented tibial replacement devices must be considered when using devices designed for biologic fixation. Age, weight, axial alignment, and bone substrate have been identified as probable contributing factors to failure in the case reported here. Manufacturing technique and changes in mateial properties associated with porous coating should also be carefully tested for factors predisposing the components to fatigue failure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 182-189 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research |
Issue number | 228 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine