A noncemented total hip prosthesis.
Although total hip arthroplasty stabilized by cement has been a great step forward, loosening is becoming more and more frequent and constitutes a significant problem. This is a report of the design of a non-cemented prosthesis in which fixation of the prosthesis is secured by the in-growth of newly-formed bone into the irregularities of the metal. In more than 2000 cases with a follow-up of 5 1/2 years, this fixation design proves to be sound. The complications are relatively rare and the results are generally good.
D000368:Aged; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology
D008768:Methylmethacrylates