title: [Medium-term results using the cement-free link endoprosthesis. Ribbed shaft V socket].
abstract: Since 3/84 340 primary implantations with the uncemented "Link" hip system (Rib-Type V socket) were done. The results with an average follow up of 3.2 years are published. Only 2.17% revision had to be suffered in the rib stem, while 0.77% socket revision had to be done. According to the score of Merle d'Aubigné the values of pain increased from 2.87% to 5.38%, walking ability from 3.68% to 5.27% and the range of motion from 133 degrees to 199 degrees. A high rate of good and satisfying results proved this anatomical implant system to be a good alternative in total hip replacement in younger patients.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische und Rheumaorthopädische Abteilung des Diakonie-Krankenhauses Bad Kreuznach.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Thabe
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Wolfram
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schill
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005684:Gait; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016348:Osseointegration; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010146:Pain; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012086:Reoperation
vernacular_title: Mittelfristige Ergebnisse mit der zementfreien "link"-Endoprothese. Rippenschaft-Typ V Schraubring.