Experimental and clinical experience with hydroxyapatite-coated hip implants.
Published experimental studies have founded the principles of implant fixation using hydroxyapatite coatings. Clinical results are given on the first 100 consecutive cases of hydroxyapatite-coated total hip replacement performed since 1986. The Harris hip score rating at 1 year and longer is 98 and the specific radiologic characteristics are discussed.
Geesink
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State University of Limburg, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
D000818:Animals; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D017886:Durapatite; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D008422:Materials Testing; D010012:Osteogenesis; D011859:Radiography
D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite