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[Biomechanics of implant augmentation].
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Cement-augmented locked plate fixation proximal humerus fractures in elderly patient: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Rehabilitation After Lower Limb Fracture Fixation in Osteoporotic Bone.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- [Augmentation techniques for the treatment of osteoporosis-associated fractures of the extremities].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Review
- [Cement augmentation and bone graft substitutes-Materials and biomechanics].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2022Review
- [Augmentation in the treatment of proximal humeral and femoral fractures].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2022Review
- Development and first biomechanical validation of a score to predict bone implant interface stability based on clinical qCT scans.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Screw-Tip Augmented Locked Plating Versus Primary Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Displaced Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study With a Mean Follow-Up of 39 Months.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Biomechanics of Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation.Current osteoporosis reports · 2019Review
- Effect of pedicle screw augmentation with a self-curing elastomeric material under cranio-caudal cyclic loading-a cadaveric biomechanical study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2018Article
- [Traumatology in the elderly : Multimodal prevention of delirium and use of augmentation techniques].Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen · 2017Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe rising incidence of osteoporotic fractures requires novel treatment strategies.
objectiveImplant augmentation with bone cement is considered to be a promising approach but the benefits and risks need to be carefully evaluated.
methodsExperimental investigation of the biomechanical potential and the associated risks with special reference to the osteoporotic proximal femur and proximal humerus.
resultsEven small amounts of bone cement (3 ml) applied to the proximal femur in combination with intramedullary nailing led to more than a 50% increase in the number of test cycles before failure. The heat and pressure generated in the bone did not exceed critical thresholds. Short to midterm effects of subchondral cement placement on the adjacent cartilage can be excluded. The risk for cement leakage needs to be considered.
conclusionImplant augmentation offers high biomechanical potential to prevent mechanical complications after fracture fixation in osteoporotic bone. Early and confident mobilization of elderly patients therefore appears to be possible. With appropriate handling, associated risks seem controllable; however, implant augmentation cannot be applied as a routine concept for osteoporotic fracture management. The application requires careful evaluation on a case by case basis under comprehensive consideration of mechanical and biological factors.
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