Influence of acetabular rim profile on hip dislocation.
Dislocation is the second most common complication in total hip arthroplasty, with reported incidences of up to 8 per cent. The authors' hypothesis is that, by modifying the rim of an acetabular component in order to shift the femoral neck contact position towards the periphery of the acetabulum, the torque required to dislocate the hip joint can be increased without reducing the range of motion. Three liners were designed and their dislocation characteristics mechanically evaluated using a custom experimental test jig designed to simulate the seated leg-cross. On the basis of torque and energy to dislocate and angle at dislocation, the hypothesis was accepted; geometrically varying the contact area between the femoral neck and the acetabular rim appear to be a powerful way to modify hip dislocation characteristics.
Maher
S A
SA
Department of Biomechanics, Hospital for Special Surgery, Caspary Building, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10022, USA. mahers@hss.edu
Lipman
J D
JD
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans