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KNEE CHAPTERS
BASIC CONCEPTS OF TKA
TKA TECHNIQUES
KNEE IMPLANTS
KNEE X-RAYS
TKA COMPLICATIONS
HIP CHAPTERS
BASIC CONCEPTS OF THA
HIP IMPLANTS
HIP X-RAY
CAUSE for THA
THA COMPLICATIONS
PERI-OP CARE
Modify risk factors
Postop Pain Control
hemostasis
antibiotics
anticoagulation
Inpatient Joints
Outpatient Joints
Home vs. Rehab
Permitted Activities
IMPLANTS
HIP SYSTEMS ATLAS
KNEE SYSTEMS ATLAS

Hip & Knee Book

Cover
KNEE CHAPTERS
BASIC CONCEPTS OF TKA
TKA TECHNIQUES
KNEE IMPLANTS
KNEE X-RAYS
TKA COMPLICATIONS
HIP CHAPTERS
BASIC CONCEPTS OF THA
HIP IMPLANTS
HIP X-RAY
CAUSE for THA
THA COMPLICATIONS
PERI-OP CARE
Modify risk factors
Postop Pain Control
hemostasis
antibiotics
anticoagulation
Inpatient Joints
Outpatient Joints
Home vs. Rehab
Permitted Activities
IMPLANTS
HIP SYSTEMS ATLAS
KNEE SYSTEMS ATLAS
  • HIP CHAPTERS
  • BASIC CONCEPTS OF THA
  • HIP IMPLANTS
  • HIP X-RAY
  • CAUSE for THA
  • THA COMPLICATIONS
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HISTORY OF THA
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History of THA. Timeline.  Innovations like Metal on Metal, Polyethylene.

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a titanium shell and polyethylene liner for the  acetabular implant
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ACETABULUM SHELL
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Acetabular implant is a cementless 2-component cup.  A metal shell for bony ingrowth + a polyethylene liner (sometimes metal or ceramic) to articulate with femoral head.  This section discusses the Shell.

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types of poly liners for THA
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ACETABULUM LINER
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Acetabular implant is a cementless 2-component cup.  A metal shell for bony ingrowth + a polyethylene liner (sometimes metal or ceramic) to articulate with femoral head.  This section discusses the LINER.

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FEMORAL HEAD
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The Femoral Head articulates with the Acetabular Liner.  The Femoral Head also forms a junction with the Femoral Stem at the Trunnion.   We discuss Femoral Head Sizes and Material Options (stainless steel vs. ceramic).

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stem implant classification based on company
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STEM: Press-Fit
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Press-fit stems achieve immediate fixation to allow ingrowth.  We discuss principles of "press-fit" and then review the different stem designs that allow for this technique.

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cemented femoral stem
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STEM: Cemented
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The cemented stem was the original THA system.  Cement is polymethylmethacrylate.  We discuss the cement technique, basic properties of PMMA, history of PMMA, collar vs. collarless design, and technique for antibiotic cement.

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REVISION: Acetabulum
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Classification for Acetabuluar Bone Loss.  

Treatment options is based on degree of bone loss.

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REVISION: Femur
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Bone loss is a major challenge with revision of the Femoral Implant.  

Discuss classification of bone loss.  

Implant options discussed, based on bone loss classification.

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