A device for removal of femoral distal cement plug during hip revision arthroplasty: a high-powered drill equipped with a centralizer

J Arthroplasty. 2000 Feb;15(2):231-3. doi: 10.1016/s0883-5403(00)90374-7.

Abstract

A removal procedure of a femoral cement mantle in hip revision arthroplasty has a risk of causing perforation or fracture, especially when removing a well-fixed distal cement plug. A high-powered drill equipped with a centralizer was developed to remove the distal cement plug safely. Using the drill equipped with a centralizer, the cement plug was removed well enough to insert a new component without causing perforation during the operation.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / instrumentation*
  • Bone Cements*
  • Femur
  • Humans
  • Reoperation
  • Surgical Instruments

Substances

  • Bone Cements