title: Revision of total hip replacement for primary osteoarthritis.
abstract: During the 11-year-period from 1970 to 1980, 799 total hip arthroplasties with metal-on-plastic prostheses were performed for primary osteoarthritis. In all cases high viscosity cement was used, but not under pressure; acetabular cartilage was removed, but the femoral canal was not plugged. The rate of revision and risk factors were evaluated by survivorship analysis. The overall cumulative revision rates were 11%, 14% and 19% after 8, 10, and 14 years respectively. When prophylactic antibiotics were not used, there was a significant risk of revision for infection. The risk of revision for mechanical loosening of both the acetabular and femoral components was significantly increased for men, younger patients, and if a snap-fit prosthesis with a 35 mm head and short wedged stem was used. The survivorship findings were validated by multivariate statistical analysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Johnsson
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Thorngren
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Persson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D011292:Premedication; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents