The use of ultrasonic tools in revision arthroplasty procedures.
Cemented and uncemented prostheses removed from bone using ultrasonic tools were evaluated grossly, microscopically, and microradiographically. The findings in this study indicate that application of an ultrasonic tool to the intramedullary canal is a safe method for removal of a variety of components.  In addition, when the energy is coupled directly to the metallic component, it can be separated from the cement-bone or prosthesis-bone interface instantly.
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
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D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D001843:Bone Cements; D004285:Dogs; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000601:surgery; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000295:instrumentation*