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  • Title: A comparison study of stem taper material loss at similar and mixed metal head-neck taper junctions.
    Author: Langton DJ, Sidaginamale RP, Joyce TJ, Meek RD, Bowsher JG, Deehan D, Nargol AVF, Holland JP.
    Journal: Bone Joint J; 2017 Oct; 99-B(10):1304-1312. PubMed ID: 28963151.
    Abstract:
    AIMS: We sought to determine whether cobalt-chromium alloy (CoCr) femoral stem tapers (trunnions) wear more than titanium (Ti) alloy stem tapers (trunnions) when used in a large diameter (LD) metal-on-metal (MoM) hip arthroplasty system. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed explant analysis using validated methodology to determine the volumetric material loss at the taper surfaces of explanted LD CoCr MoM hip arthroplasties used with either a Ti alloy (n = 28) or CoCr femoral stem (n = 21). Only 12/14 taper constructs with a rough male taper surface and a nominal included angle close to 5.666° were included. Multiple regression modelling was undertaken using taper angle, taper roughness, bearing diameter (horizontal lever arm) as independent variables. Material loss was mapped using a coordinate measuring machine, profilometry and scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS: After adjustment for other factors, CoCr stem tapers were found to have significantly greater volumetric material loss than the equivalent Ti stem tapers. CONCLUSION: When taper junction damage is identified during revision of a LD MoM hip, it should be suspected that a male taper composed of a standard CoCr alloy has sustained significant changes to the taper cone geometry which are likely to be more extensive than those affecting a Ti alloy stem. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:1304-12.
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