Technical note: acetabular augmentation with customisable cementless all-polyethylene insert

Hip Int. 2024 Jan;34(1):92-95. doi: 10.1177/11207000231194582. Epub 2023 Sep 8.

Abstract

Acetabular augmentation is a challenge for complex primary and revision hip surgery. Several methods exist to recreate a supportive, hemispherical acetabulum where a defect exists, however, these can be complex, expensive, time consuming, and limited by available size and shape. We present a simple, inexpensive, quick and customisable method of acetabular augmentation using cementless polyethylene with titanium coating. The first case is presented with follow-up up to 8 years.

Keywords: Acetabular reconstruction; arthroplasty; augmentation; surgical technique.

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / surgery
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Polyethylene
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Reoperation

Substances

  • Polyethylene