title: The centrometaphyseal femoral hip prosthesis: 8-year follow-up.
abstract: The CM-prosthesis is a cementless femoral prosthesis made of titanium alloy. Its surface is coated with HAC (hydroxyapatite ceramic), and it is available in 6 sizes. The CM-prosthesis concept is based on the biogeometrical configurations of the femoral metaphysis.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Department, Kliniek Louise Marie, Antwerpen, Belgium.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vermeire
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001718:Birefringence; D002516:Ceramics; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D006882:Hydroxyapatites