title: Short-stemmed uncemented femoral component for primary hip arthroplasty.
abstract: A short-stemmed femoral implant differing from conventional design assumptions demonstrates that immediate three-point proximal femur fixation is possible without stem fixation. A double-wedged contour and neck shaft angle of 150 degrees help secure immediate stability and lessen an excessive varus moment. Results of 20 patients with at least one year of follow-up study are encouraging. Nineteen (95%) are classified as satisfactory with a Harris hip score of 44.5 before and 97.8 after surgery. One patient was revised for loosening; no patient has thigh pain. The gratifying early results justify further clinical investigation.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
authors.forename: B F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Morrey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001843:Bone Cements; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008954:Models, Biological; D009068:Movement; D010146:Pain; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements