A mechanical comparison of traditional & minimally invasive acetabular reamers for total hip arthroplasty

Kari L. Puma, Mark T. Ehrensberger

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Abstract

Minimally invasive (MIS) total hip arthroplasty is a recently advanced and popularized technique in orthopaedic surgery. The smaller incision site requires the use of small surgical instruments. The purpose of this study was to perform a biomechanical comparison of the cutting efficiency of traditional acetabular reamers and newly designed minimally invasive reamers for use in total hip arthroplasty. Both types of reamers were tested in two different sample materials, BonesimTM and RenShape®. This study concluded that the new MIS and the traditional acetabular reamers are comparable in their mechanical performances with respect to the force and torque produced while reaming.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th International Conference on Advanced Vehicle Technologies; 11th International Conference on Design Education; 7th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791846346
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2014 - Buffalo, United States
Duration: 17 Aug 201420 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume3

Conference

ConferenceASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBuffalo
Period17/08/1420/08/14

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