• 한국정밀공학회지
• /
• 제24권2호
• /
• pp.140-148
• /
• 2007

THRA(Total Hip Replacement Arthroplasty) has been widely used for several decades as a viable treatment of otherwise-unsolved hip problems. In THRA surgery, cement mantle thickness is critical to long-term implant survival of femoral stem fixed with cement. Numerous studies reported thin or incomplete cement mantle causes osteolysis, loosening, and the failure of implant. To analyze the effect of femoral stem rotation on cement thickness, in this study, we select two most popular stems used in THRA. Using CAD models obtained from a 3D scanner, we measure the cement mantle thickness developed by the rotation of a femoral stem in the virtual space created by broaching. The study shows that as the femoral stem deviates from the target coordinates, the minimum thickness of cement decreases. Therefore, we recommend development of a new methodology for accurate insertion of a femoral stem along the broached space. Also, modification of the stem design robust to the unintentional movement of a femoral stem in the broached space, can alleviate the problem.

• Hip & pelvis
• /
• 제34권1호
• /
• pp.56-61
• /
• 2022

Purpose: Histopathologic analysis of femoral head specimens following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a routine practice that represents a significant use of health care resources. However, it occasionally results in discovery of undiagnosed hematopoietic malignancy and other discrepant diagnoses such as avascular necrosis. The purpose of this study was to determine the rate of discordant and discrepant diagnoses discovered from routine histopathological evaluation of femoral heads following THA and perform a cost analysis of this practice. Materials and Methods: A review of patients undergoing primary THA between 2004-2017 was conducted. A comparison of the surgeon's preoperative and postoperative diagnosis, and the histopathologic diagnosis was performed. In cases where the clinical and histopathology differed, a review determined whether this resulted in a change in clinical management. Medicare reimbursement and previously published cost data corrected for inflation were utilized for cost calculations. Results: A review of 2,134 procedures was performed. The pathologic diagnosis matched the postoperative diagnosis in 96.0% of cases. Eighty-three cases (4.0%) had a discrepant diagnosis where treatment was not substantially altered. There was one case of discordant diagnosis where lymphoma was diagnosed and subsequently treated. The cost per discrepant diagnosis was $141,880 and per discordant diagnosis was $1,669 when using 100% Medicare reimbursement and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code combination 88304+88311. Conclusion: Histopathologic analysis of femoral head specimens in THAs showed an association with high costs given the rarity of discordant diagnoses. Routine use of the practice should be at the discretion of individual hospitals with consideration for cost and utility thresholds.

• 대한정형외과학회지
• /
• 제55권2호
• /
• pp.143-153
• /
• 2020

목적: 58예의 직접전방 접근법을 통한 인공 고관절 치환술의 임상결과와 학습곡선을 분석하여 학습능력이 향상되는 시점에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2016년 11월부터 2018년 11월까지 58명의 환자를 대상으로 직접전방 접근법을 사용한 인공 고관절 치환술을 시행하였다. 초기 시행한 29명과 후기 시행한 29명을 후향적으로 비교분석하였다. 수술시간과 합병증(대전자 견열 골절, 외측 대퇴피신경 손상, 이소성 골화증, 감염, 탈구 등)을 바탕으로 분석하였다. 통계적 방법은 양 군 간에 대응표본 T 검정, 카이제곱 검정과 누적합법(cumulative sum, CUSUM) 분석을 사용하였다. 결과: 수술 시간은 전치환술은 평균 132.1분, 반치환술은 평균 79.7분으로 양 군에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 수술 기간에 따른 CUSUM 분석을 시행하였고, 전치환술에서는 16번째 증례, 반치환술에서는 14번째 증례부터 수술시간이 각각 평균 수술시간보다 감소하였다. 합병증으로 전반기에 5예, 후반기에 0예로 총 5예의 대전자 견열골절이 있었으며, 외측대퇴피하신경 손상은 전반기 8예, 후반기 2예로 총 10예, 이소성 골화증은 전반기 3예, 후반기 2예로 총 5예, 탈구와 감염은 각각 전반기 1예씩, 기타 합병증 3예가 있었다. 전반기 1년간 수술 중 발생한 대전자 견열골절은 5예(17.2%), 후반기에는 0예(0%)가 있었으며 이를 CUSUM 분석을 통해 모니터링하였으나 증례가 많지 않아 유의한 차이를 보이지는 않았다. 결론: 직접전방 접근법을 이용한 인공 고관절 치환술은 해부학적 이해가 선행되어야 하고, 수술 시야의 확보가 어렵기 때문에 습득하는 데 최소 30예 이상의 학습곡선이 필요하다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
• /
• 제23권2호
• /
• pp.119-130
• /
• 2002

무시멘트 인공 고관절 전치환술 후, 복합재료 스템을 갖는 대퇴골의 장기 거동과 인공 대퇴 보철물의 설계 성능을 분석하기 위하여 비선형 유한요소 프로그램이 개발되었다. 한 발로 서 있을 때의 관절 접촉 하중과 근육하중이 적용되었고, 816개의 brick요소를 갖는 타원형 단면의 복합재료 스템으로 치환된 대퇴골이 3차원 유한요소로 모델링 되었다. 프로그램을 사용하여 대퇴골의 밀도 변화, 응력분포, 상대미소운동이 plate cut과 bend mold와 같은 제작 방법에 대한 스템의 적층 각도 변경에 따라서 평가되었다. 결과는 코발트 크롭 합금, 티타늄 합금, 스테인레스 강과 같은 금속 재료보다 AS4/PEEK, T300/976과 같은 복합재료가 적은 골 흡수를 보였다. 대퇴골 보철물의 장기 안정성 증대는 적당한 복합재료의 적층과 적층 각도의 선택에 의하여 얻어질 수 있었다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
• /
• 제12권1호
• /
• pp.107-114
• /
• 2018

고관절 시행에서 식립각도는 추후 환자의 운동범위나 힘의 분배조건에 따라 폴리에틸렌 라이너의 마모에도 영향을 미친다. 인공관절요소로부터 마모입자는 골괴사나 다른 생화학적으로 많은 합병증을 일으킨다. 이런 점에서 인공고관절에서 마모와 정렬각도를 수술 후 추시를 통해 측정하는 것은 중요하다. 특히 관절면의 마모를 측정하는 것은 그 량이 크지 않아 상당한 정밀도를 요구한다. 현재 널리 쓰이는 상용 소프트웨어는 재현성과 측정방법의 표준화가 되어 있지 않아 사용에 많은 어려움이 있다. 본 논문에서는 일반 병원의 방사선촬영 환경에서 CAD만 추가로 구비하면 행할 수 있는 인공관절면 마모와 식립각 측정법을 제시한다. 인공관절만의 X-ray영상을 이용한 본 방법의 정확도와 정밀도 평가를 수행하였다. 또한 실제 인공고관절환자의 X-ray영상을 가지고 2년추시에 따른 마모와 식립각을 측정하였다. 본 연구에서 제시한 CAD를 이용한 방법은 마모측정에서 정확도 0.06 mm, 정밀도 0.05 mm, 식립각은 $0.27^{\circ}$의 정밀도를 갖는다.

• Hip & pelvis
• /
• 제34권4호
• /
• pp.255-261
• /
• 2022

The purpose of this case report and review of the literature is to provide documentation on periprosthetic hip joint infection with Flavonifractor plautii (formerly known as Eubacterium plautii), a strictly anaerobic bacterium, and to report on a successful pathway for management including staged surgical revisions and extended antibiotic therapy. A systematic review of the literature was conducted, which identified this case as only the fifth documented case of human infection with this organism; as a result, conduct of further research is warranted, based on the paucity of reports in the literature addressing anaerobic periprosthetic joint infection.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
• /
• 제91권3호
• /
• pp.251-262
• /
• 2024

Numerical modeling using the finite element method (FEM) offers crucial insights into the mechanical behavior of prostheses, including stress and strain distribution, load transfer, and stress intensity factors. Analyzing cracking in PMMA surgical cement (polymethylmethacrylate) for total hip prostheses (THP) is essential for understanding the loosening phenomenon, as the rupture of orthopedic cement is a primary cause. By understanding various failure mechanisms, significant advancements in cemented total prostheses can be achieved. This study performed a numerical analysis using a 3D FEM model to evaluate stress levels in different THP models, aiming to model damage in the orthopedic cement used in total hip arthroplasty. Utilizing ABAQUS software, FEM, and XFEM, the damage in three types of THPs-Charnley (CMK3), Osteal (BM3), and THOMPSON was modeled under stumbling loading conditions. XFEM allowed for the consideration of crack propagation between the cement and bone, while the GEARING criterion employed a user-defined field subroutine to model damage parameters. The study's findings can contribute to improving implant fixation techniques and preventing postoperative complications in orthopedic surgery.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
• /
• 제26권3호
• /
• pp.118-122
• /
• 2022

Although total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has increased considerably in the past ten years, reflecting improvements in implant design and survivorship, the clinical outcomes have been less satisfactory than total hip or total knee arthroplasties. Several issues under debate include postoperative management and rehabilitation in TAA. Especially, there is no consensus or evidence for the most appropriate postoperative management and rehabilitation for patients undergoing TAA. This study was therefore undertaken to suggest appropriate postoperative management and rehabilitation in TAA, after reviewing published articles and focusing on the following topics: prehabilitation, hospital stay, immobilization type and duration, weight-bearing management, pharmacological treatment, and adopted rehabilitation protocols. In previous studies, the postoperative management and rehabilitation proposed depended on the surgeon's preference, the patient's characteristics, and the associated surgical procedures performed after TAA. Nonetheless, our research indicates the best approach is to include a prehabilitation program, immobilization in the early postoperative stage (2~4 weeks), range of motion exercise with partial weight-bearing ambulation, followed by full weight-bearing ambulation after six weeks. Further studies are required to develop a standardized rehabilitation protocol and improve the overall quality of care after TAA.

• 한국CDE학회논문집
• /
• 제21권4호
• /
• pp.426-432
• /
• 2016

Designing a morphologically well-fitted hip implant to a patient anatomy is desirable to improve surgical outcomes since a commercial ready-made hip implant may not well conform to the patient joint. In this study, biomechanical stability of patient-specific hip implants with two different stem lengths was compared and discussed using a 3D finite element analysis (FEA). The FEA results in this study showed that an increase in stem length brings about more the peaked von-Mises stress (PVMS) in the prosthesis and less in the femur. However the decrease in von-Mises stress in the femur causes stress shielding phenomenon that usually leads to considerable bone resorption. Although, in biomechanical stability point of view, this work recommends the use of smaller stems, the length of stem must be determined by considering both the von-Mises stress and the stress-shielding phenomenon.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
• /
• 제88권6호
• /
• pp.583-588
• /
• 2023

Total hip replacement is a crucial intervention for patients with fractured hips who face challenges in natural recovery. The design of durable prostheses requires a comprehensive understanding of the natural processes occurring in bone. This article focuses on static loading analysis, specifically during stumbling activity, aiming to enhance the longevity of prosthetic implants. Three distinct implants, Charnley, Osteal, and Thompson, were selected for a detailed study to determine the most appropriate model. The results revealed critical insights into the distribution of Von Mises stresses on the components of femoral arthroplasty, including the cement, implant, and cortical bone. Furthermore, the examination of shear stress within the cement emerged as a pivotal aspect for all three implants, playing a crucial role in evaluating the performance and durability of hip prostheses. The conclusions drawn from this study strongly suggest that the Thompson model stands out as the most suitable choice for hip joint implants.