论文信息 - Oberflächenreinigung zementierter orthopädischer Implantate unter Schonung der Oberflächeneigenschaften / Clearing the Surface of Cemented Orthopedic Implants without Compromising Surface Characteristics

Oberflächenreinigung zementierter orthopädischer Implantate unter Schonung der Oberflächeneigenschaften / Clearing the Surface of Cemented Orthopedic Implants without Compromising Surface Characteristics

Prior to the analysis of explanted cemented orthopedic implants, complete removal of foreign material, blood and residual tissue and thorough cleaning of the surface without compromising its characteristics is essential. We describe a reprocessing procedure comprising the following 4 steps: 1) retrieval and storage, 2) removal of residual bone cement, 3) chemical cleaning in an enzymatic solution, and 4) mechanical cleaning in an ultrasound bath.

M. Knoch | F. Knoch | M. Knoch | F. Knoch

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