The Recent History of Corrosion in Metal Used for Internal Fixation

Cater, W.H.; Hicks, J.H.

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(56)91043-1

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“…Corrosion of orthopaedic implants is a well-known phenomenon [4,5] that was first systematically reported by Cater and Hicks in 1956 who recommended rigorous quality control to minimize this particular complication after realizing the clinical sequelae of soft tissue responses to metal ions [6]. In the intervening decades, multiple avenues of research have elucidated the chemistry of corrosion, with the most common modes of concern to orthopaedic surgeons including galvanic corrosion [7,8], fretting corrosion [9][10][11][12], crevice corrosion [13][14][15], pitting corrosion [16], and intergranular corrosion [17] (Table 1).…”

Section: Modular Taper Junction Corrosionmentioning

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Modular Taper Junction Corrosion and Failure: How to Approach a Recalled Total Hip Arthroplasty Implant

Pivec

Meneghini

Hozack

et al. 2014

The Journal of Arthroplasty

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Section: Modular Taper Junction Corrosionmentioning

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Modular Taper Junction Corrosion and Failure: How to Approach a Recalled Total Hip Arthroplasty Implant

Pivec

Meneghini

Hozack

et al. 2014

The Journal of Arthroplasty

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“…At least two of these are known for their poisonous properties in other spheres. Our experience at the Birmingham Accident Hospital of about one hundred cases in the outbreak of 1950-54 described elsewhere (Cater and Hicks, 1956) was (i) that corrosion could give rise to inflammation in the absence of infection (Hicks, 1958); (ii) that corrosion enabled organisms, both pathogenic and non-pathogenic, sometimes to persist harmlessly in wounds long after they would ordinarily have disappeared; and (iii) that only in a small proportion of cases may corrosion have encouraged secondary infection.…”

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“…Thus, from 1935 to 1941 two different steels were being sold under the name "stainless", one (the chrome steel) having a high rate of severe corrosion, and the other (the 18/8 or so-called "non-toxic") being relatively safe. The post-war years have been marred by EMS (Cater and Hicks, 1956). This was a stainless steel with a corrosion rate of up to 40% introduced for certain screws unintentionally in 1950 and sold under the label of "non-toxic" over a four-year period.…”

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Symposium: The Use of Metal in Bone Surgery

Gk¹,

Charnley²,

Jh³

et al. 1957

Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine

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Norwich): History.-The story of the use of metal in bone surgery has not been a particularly happy one. Pioneers such as Lane and Lambotte were striving after perfect reduction and secure fixation in the treatment of fractures, but their efforts were spoilt by the use of unsuitable metal. The use of metal in bone surgery presents two problems:A. Corrosion or the reaction of the metal in the body tissues. B. The indications for the use of metal in the treatment of bony injuries and diseases.Both these problems are closely related because the indications for the use of metal will increase as the corrosion rate decreases, i.e. as more suitable metals or metallic alloys are found.It is impossible to deal with either completely, so I propose to limit my comments to a report-on some corrosion tests carried out for me by Mr. D. H. McCracken of the Engineering Department of the City of Norwich, and to some of my own personal experiences in the use of metal in bone surgery. A. CORROSION TESTs ON METALS USED FOR INTERNAL FIXATION It is assumed that the corrosion of metals in the body is largely due to electro-chemical Firth's FMB C 012, Si 02, Mn 2-0, Ni 8/12, Cr 17/20, Mo 2-5/3-5. Firth's EMS C 012, Si 06, Mn 12, Cr 18, Ni 10, Mo 0-3, Ti 0-6, Zr 0-25. Vitallium Co 65, Cr 30, Mo 5.Cells were set up with the metals as electrodes in various combinations in an electrolyte, and the strength and duration of the currents produced were measured. From the experiments the following conclusions can be drawn:Vitallium appears to be quite free from corrosion. Presumably a completely passive film is built up very quickly and the film remains stable. OCTOBER

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“…Corrosion of orthopaedic implants was first reported in 1956 after discovering that metal ions had harmful effects on the soft tissues . Five different modes of corrosion are described: galvanic, fretting, crevice, pitting, and intergranular .…”

Section: Modular Junction Corrosion In Tjrsmentioning

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“…Corrosion of orthopaedic implants was first reported in 1956 after discovering that metal ions had harmful effects on the soft tissues. 13 Five different modes of corrosion are described: galvanic, fretting, crevice, pitting, and intergranular. [14][15][16][17][18] In an oxygen rich environment, the surface of metal implants is covered in a thin layer of a metal oxide that protects the underlying metal from further oxidative damage.…”

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The biological response to orthopaedic implants for joint replacement: Part I: Metals

Gibon

Amanatullah

Loi

et al. 2016

J. Biomed. Mater. Res.

107

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Joint replacement is a commonly performed, highly successful orthopaedic procedure, for which surgeons have a large choice of different materials and implant designs. The materials used for joint replacement must be both biologically acceptable to minimize adverse local tissue reactions, and robust enough to support weight bearing during common activities of daily living. Modern joint replacements are made from metals and their alloys, polymers, ceramics, and composites. This review focuses on the biological response to the different biomaterials used for joint replacement. In general, modern materials for joint replacement are well tolerated by the body as long as they are in bulk (rather than in particulate or ionic) form, are mechanically stable and noninfected. If the latter conditions are not met, the prosthesis will be associated with an acute/chronic inflammatory reaction, peri-prosthetic osteolysis, loosening and failure. This article (Part 1 of 2) is dedicated to the use of metallic devices in orthopaedic surgery including the associated biological response to metallic byproducts is a review of the basic science literature regarding this topic.

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The Recent History of Corrosion in Metal Used for Internal Fixation

Cited by 19 publications

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Modular Taper Junction Corrosion and Failure: How to Approach a Recalled Total Hip Arthroplasty Implant

Modular Taper Junction Corrosion and Failure: How to Approach a Recalled Total Hip Arthroplasty Implant

Symposium: The Use of Metal in Bone Surgery

The biological response to orthopaedic implants for joint replacement: Part I: Metals

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