AML bipolar arthroplasty for degenerative hip arthritis.
Primary total hip arthroplasty using an uncemented AML porous coated femoral component and a bipolar acetabular component was performed on 50 consecutive patients with degenerative arthritis. Of the 50 patients, 43 (48 hips) were available for review at 2 to 3 years follow up. The data obtained in this review suggest that total hip arthroplasty using this prosthesis provides a consistently reliable hip replacement with few related complications and a high patient satisfaction rate. A stable radiographic appearance of both the femoral and acetabular components can be expected.
Shaw
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Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey 17033.
Greer
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Kollas
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D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010149:Postoperative Pain; D011859:Radiography