Implant anchorage: In vivo and in vitro analyses : Clusters for implant anchorage and safety

Aseptic implant loosening is the primary cause of revisions in arthroplasty. Various in vitro and in vivo methods are available for assessing implant fixation and stability. The aim of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Network (MSB-NET) is to continuously improve or develop these methods. In vitro analyses are often conducted using static and dynamic ISO and ASTM standards, while RSA, DXA, and EBRA analyses are established in vivo methods for evaluating implant fixation. …