Primary or revision arthroplasty with an integrated acetabular cup-MUTARS RS cup system.

INTRODUCTION

The aim of this article is to show a new concept of indication and application of the MUTARS RS Cup System in primary and revision hip arthroplasty. This integrated system is applicable for different acetabular cup replacements in patients with acetabular fractures or instable defects, as well as periprosthetic acetabular fractures. The MUTARS RS Cup System is a cementless revision cup for insertion into the acetabulum with an integrated polyethylene cup, which fits to a regular or bipolar head. This system replaces the conventional approach for acetabular revision with a Burch-Schneider ring, in which a normal polyethylene cup is cemented. This interface with its complications is avoided with this system of a titanium revision cup with integrated polyethylene cup. Steps of preoperative planning and the intraoperative implementation will be highlighted in this article.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

This system was applied in 49 patients with 52 MUTARS RS Cup Implantations in 30 males, 22 females, with an average age of 76,1 years (36,9-94,4 years).

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The system shows a good operative feasibility, as well as a reliable handling and safe method for stable treatment of non-reconstructable acetabular fractures or acetabular incongruencies and instabilities.