Keramische Pfannen für Hüftendoprothesen Teil 6: Pfannendesign, Inklinations- und Antetorsionswinkel beeinflussen Bewegungsumfang und Impingement - Ceramic Acetabular Cups for Total Hip Replacement Part 6: Cup Design, Inclination Angle and Antetorsion Angle have an Influence on the Range of Motion and Impingement

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The present investigation focuses on total hip replacement using ceramic acetabular components. The relationship between the position of the cup and the range of motion (ROM) was investigated. A limited range of motion may cause impingement, which is defined as contact between the femoral neck and the rim of the acetabular cup. Impingement may result in wear, chipping, fracture or dislocation of the femoral head. Joint movements were simulated in a three-dimensional CAD program. The results obtained underscore the importance of correct positioning and design of the cup for achieving a ROM as close to the physiological situation as possible. With ceramic cups, the inclination angle should not be more than 45 degrees, and the antetorsion angle between 10 and 15 degrees. If the cup is too vertical, the risk of dislocation and fracture of the ceramic increases. If, on the other hand, the angle of inclination is too small, flexion and abduction will be greatly limited. The study shows that acetabular components with non-recessed ceramic inserts should not be used. Slight recession of the insert helps to avoid impingement. The ROM is reduced and the risk of impingement appreciably increased when mushroom-shaped femoral heads (XL heads) or ceramic inserts protected by a polyethylene ring are used.

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