Charnley low-friction arthroplasty: 19- to 25-year results.
Our review of 54 patients (57 Charnley low friction arthroplasties) with a 19 to 25 year follow up shows that clinical results remain excellent; clinical results bear no relation to the radiologic appearances of the bone-cement interface on the acetabular side; and the long-term problem is socket wear. The need for regular follow up and study of factors affecting socket wear is emphasized.
Wroblewski
B M
BM
Centre for Hip Surgery, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, Lancs., United Kingdom.
Taylor
G W
GW
Siney
P
P
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012189:Retrospective Studies