Bone Research

Findings from Yamagata University, Medical Department provide new insights into bone research

Published in Medical Imaging Week, February 6th, 2010

According to recent research from Yamagata, Japan, "The flexible endoscope was applied to cemented femoral medullary canal to obtain better visual field and assist surgical procedures in total hip revision arthroplasty. Fifteen cases of failed cemented total hip joints were analyzed."

"Efficacy of cement removal was assessed, combined with degree of implant loosening and bone defect, postoperative radiographic findings, and perioperative status of the patients and complications. Status of the bone bed between bone and cement and that of bone grafting were also evaluated. The cement mantle was efficiently extractable in all cases under good exposure and with maintenance...

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Source: Medical Imaging Week (2010-02-06)

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