Bestandsaufnahme zum Umgang mit ausgebauten Implantaten in der orthopädischen Chirurgie

Abstract

According to our survey, many certified arthroplasty centers are sensitized to careful handling of retrievals. The treatment of the explanted components is conducted in different ways. The assessment of whether an incident is to be reported shows large differences. In view of the relatively high number of revision surgeries, the number of reports to the authorities appears to be low.