PULSE LAVAGE SYSTEM Thorough cleaning of the bone bed leads to longer implant survival PULSE LAVAGE – ESSENTIAL FOR THE LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF A CEMENTED ENDOPROSTHESIS Modern cementing technique is critical for the long-term success good cement penetration and forms the foundation for permanent of a cemented endoprosthesis. Cleaning the bone bed using pulse fixation.2 Careful cleaning of the bone bed using systems such as 1, 2 PALAVAGE® and the use of modern cementing technique can lavage is an essential part of that. It enables blood, residual fat and excess tissue to be thoroughly removed. This not only reduces considerably reduce the risk of revision due to aseptic loosening.1, 2 the risk of thromboembolic complications but also encourages CLEANING THE BONE BED USING PULSE LAVAGE THE ADVANTAGES OF PULSE LAVAGE AT A GLANCE Efficient cleaning of the bone bed using a pulsating highfrequency spray jet Considerably more thorough compared to manual syringe irrigation2 No contamination due to wear particles that can result from cleaning with a brush3 Reduction in thromboembolic complications2 Clear reduction in the risk of revision1, 2 Reduction in the postoperative rate of infection in hemiarthroplasty4 (1) M alchau H et al. Prognosis of Total Hip Replacement – Update and Validation of Results from the Swedish National Hip Arthroplasty Register 1979 – 1998. Scientific Exhibition presented at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 15 – 19, 2000. (2) Breusch S J et al. Zementierte Hüftendoprothetik – Verminderung des Fettembolierisikos mittels gepulster Druckspülung. Orthopäde 2000; 29: 578–586. (3) Germain M A et al. Analysis of debris from brushing the femoral canal with a plastic brush – a potential cause of loosening in total hip replacement. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 1999; 213 (6): 503–506. (4) Hargrove R et al. Does pulse lavage reduce hip hemiarthroplasty infection rates. J Hosp Infect. 2006

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