Hydroxyapatite coating of prostheses.

نویسنده

  • E W Morscher
چکیده

The basic problem with the fixation of a prosthesis, cemented or cementless, is biomechanical. The forces transmitted between it and bone will depend on the design and the surface geometry of the implant, the mechanical properties of its surface, and the operative technique. Biological problems may arise from the relative biocompatibility of the implant surface, its biochemistry, the quality of the bone bed, and the degree and duration of early fixation. The aim of cementless implantation is to ensure osseo-integration : to achieve permanent fixation ofthe prosthesis in its bony surroundings with no interposed connective tissue. The focal point for research is therefore the interface. At first, forces will be transmitted mainly in compression. This means that cementless implants must be designed to achieve primary stability and to transmit forces as orthogonal stress components wherever possible. Apart from its geometrical design, the second major factor determining success or failure is the surface of the implant. Roughening ofthe surface can increase the area interfacing with bone. Plane, smooth metallic surfaces transmit compression forces only, but bony ingrowth into a porous surface permits the transmission of some tensile and shear loads. Roughening of the surface, therefore, not only enlarges the available area, but also increases resistance to shear forces. However, an increase in surface area makes the biocompatibility of any coating material of even greater significance. With the exception of titanium, metal surfaces can corrode and this may release ions into the surrounding tissues. The larger the surface, the more ions are released. The most biocompatible materials now in clinical use are titanium and its alloys, and hydroxyapatite. The use of hydroxyapatite ceramic as a coating for femoral components of hip arthroplasties is the subject

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume

دوره 73 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1991