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Removal of the subchondral plate in acetabular preparation

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Retention of the subchondral plate during acetabular preparation in total hip replacement is believed to be an important part of modern cementing techniques. We have constructed a two-dimensional finite element analysis to assess the effect of retention and removal of this relatively stiff structure. The finite element analysis demonstrates increased stiffness and stress concentrations at the bone-cement interface that may have an adverse effect. Although further study is required, it may be that subchondral bone retention is not advantageous.

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On crois que la conservation de l’os subchondral au cours de la préparation acetabulaire pour le rémplacement-total de l’hanche est importante en les techniques modernes de ciment. Nous avon construit une analyse ”finite element” a deux dimensions pour évaluer l’effet de la conservation ou de l’enlèvement de cette structure raide. L’analyse ”finite element” démontrer l’intensification de concentration de la raideur et de la pression à l’interface de l’os-ciment qui peut produire un effet hostile. Bien que les études supplementaires sont necessaires, c’est possible que la conservation de l’os subchondral n’est pas adavantageux.

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Accepted: 11 January 2000

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Sutherland, A., D’Arcy, S., Smart, D. et al. Removal of the subchondral plate in acetabular preparation. International Orthopaedics SICOT 24, 19–22 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002640050005

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