The Mechanical Cement Extractor: An Original Device for Cement Extraction in total Hip Arthroplasty Revision

Abstract

A variety of instruments and techniques have been developed to facilitate cement removal in THA revisions. Many of these methods can lead to femoral fractures or uncontrolled cortical perforation, increasing bone damage. The purpose of this brief report is to present a new device that particularly facilitates the extraction of the cement plug from the femoral canal. The basic characteristic of this system is to guide different specific tools, with a high reliability, through the middle of the cement plug. In our experience, this device has always permitted femoral cement extraction without serious complications.