Clinical Experiences with An Endoscopically Controlled New Device for Extraction of the Cement Plug in Hip Revision Arthroplasty

Removal of the distal cement plug in revision total hip arthroplasty may be difficult, even if the plug is located distally in the famur. We have developed a new extraction device, which consists of a K-wire and a cannulated drill and extractor, which could be placed centrally under visual control. Our clinical experience demonstrates that the use of this device reduces the risk of a femoral perforation and facilitates removal of the plug.