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ArticleBone & joint open2021

Analysis of retrieved STRYDE nails.

Harry Hothi, Sean Bergiers, Johann Henckel, Alexis D Iliadis, William David Goodier, Jonathan Wright, John Skinner, Peter Calder, Alister J Hart

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Article in Bone & joint open, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Harry HothiThe Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.
Sean BergiersThe Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.
Johann HenckelThe Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.
Alexis D IliadisThe Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
William David GoodierThe Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.
Jonathan WrightThe Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.
John SkinnerThe Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.
Peter CalderThe Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.
Alister J HartThe Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.
University College London · GBRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital · GBRoyal London Hospital · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsThe aim of this study was to present the first retrieval analysis findings of PRECICE STRYDE intermedullary nails removed from patients, providing useful information in the post-market surveillance of these recently introduced devices.

methodsWe collected ten nails removed from six patients, together with patient clinical data and plain radiograph imaging. We performed macro- and microscopic analysis of all surfaces and graded the presence of corrosion using validated semiquantitative scoring methods. We determined the elemental composition of surface debris using energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and used metrology analysis to characterize the surface adjacent to the extendable junctions.

resultsAll nails were removed at the end of treatment, having achieved their intended lengthening (20 mm to 65 mm) and after regenerate consolidation. All nails had evidence of corrosion localized to the screw holes and the extendable junctions; corrosion was graded as moderate at the junction of one nail and severe at the junctions of five nails. EDS analysis showed surface deposits to be chromium rich. Plain radiographs showed cortical thickening and osteolysis around the junction of six nails, corresponding to the same nails with moderate - severe junction corrosion.

conclusionWe found, in fully united bones, evidence of cortical thickening and osteolysis that appeared to be associated with corrosion at the extendable junction; when corrosion was present, cortical thickening was adjacent to this junction. Further work, with greater numbers of retrievals, is required to fully understand this association between corrosion and bony changes, and the influencing surgeon, implant, and patient factors involved. Cite this article:

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blood metal ionchromiumEnergy dispersive x-ray spectroscopyfemoral nailsinfectionLimb lengtheningosteolysisPlain radiographsPRECICE lengthening nailradiographsRetrieval analysisSTRYDE nailtibial bonestibial nails

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PMID34352183
PMCPMC8384447
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