3D Computer Modeling Analysis of the Surface Area and Thread Volume of the Common Sliding Hip Screw

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Author
Gardner, Andrew
Eggbeer, Dominic
Ryan, Michael
Lee, Paul Y.F.
Date
2017-02-27Acceptance date
2017-02-12
Type
Article
Publisher
Juniper
ISSN
2471-6804
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Introduction: The Sliding Hip Screw (SHS) is a tried and tested method used to treat intertrochanteric hip fractures. Lag screw cut-out is a major complication of SHS fixation and accepted risk factors are often re-evaluated. We aim to demonstrate a new hypothesis of cut-out using 3D reconstructive modelling. We propose that the risk of cut-out is much greater in lag screws with a smaller thread surface area and larger thread volume.
Method: The four commonly used SHS lag screw systems (Biomet, Synthes, Stryker and Smith & Nephew) were CT scanned and the images processed and turned into 3D computer models for further analysis.
Results: There were significan differences between the surface area and thread volumes of the lag screws between manufacturers ranging from 67.0mm2 - 347.4 mm2 and 166.376mm3 - 225.687mm3 respectively.
Discussion: Assuming the consistency of bone is equal, we propose that the risk of cut-out is much greater in lag screws with a smaller surface area to thread volume ratio (SA:TV). The reamer design of lag screws is also discussed.
Conclusion: Although there are many non-modifiable risk factors that contribute to screw cut-out, selecting the right raw materials for SHS fixation will have a favorable impact on the overall risk.
Journal/conference proceeding
Orthopedics and Rheumatology;
Citation
Gardner A., Eggbeer D., Ryan M., Lee P.Y.F. (2017) '3D Computer Modeling Analysis of the Surface Area and Thread Volume of the Common Sliding Hip Screw', Orthopedics & Rheumatology Open Access; 5(1): 555653. DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2017.05.555653
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This article was published in Orthopedics & Rheumatology available Open Access at http://dx.doi.org/10.19080/oroaj.2017.05.555653
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Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
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