PubMed · 818559
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A N Witt, M H Hackenbroch. 1976-05-28. [Editorial: Joint replacement].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/818559/
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The excimer laser was thought to be an appropriate tool for the removal of bone cement without damaging the bone. However, due to its low ablation rate, its clinical use in total hip revision arthroplasty proved to be impossible. This experimental study was designed to evaluate the maximal ablation rate by adjusting the laser's parameters. Energy density, frequency, pulse duration, radiation area, quantity of pulses, and environmental conditions were varied in the experimental setup. Even with the best set of parameters the excimer laser was about ten times slower than, e.g., the carbon dioxide laser. The removal of 10 g bone cement takes about 1 h. Thus, complete cement removal by means of the excimer laser alone is not possible. However, selective application of the excimer laser in combination with other techniques could be discussed.
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The anatomy and histology of the volar plate at the proximal interphalangeal joint and the mechanism of fracture/subluxation of the base of the middle phalanx in closed proximal interphalangeal joint injuries is reviewed. Our current technique of repair for these injuries and its evolution from Eaton's original procedure is described. The results of 71 cases of volar plate arthroplasty performed over a five-year period for fracture/subluxations of the proximal interphalangeal joints are presented with follow-up ranging from six months to four years. 62 (87%) patients achieved a stable pain-free joint with a range of motion from 5 degrees to 95 degrees within two months. Complications were uncommon and correctable with an overall eventual patient satisfaction rate of 94%.