Effect of improved cementing techniques on the longevity of fixation in revision cemented femoral arthroplasties. Average 8.8-year follow-up period.
Forty-six revision cemented femoral arthroplasties in which second-generation cementing techniques were used have been reviewed. After an average follow-up period of 8.8 years, 91% of the femoral components remained in place and 87% remained well fixed. Only 7% were rerevised for aseptic loosening. These results demonstrate a marked improvement over those of first-generation cementing techniques.
Pierson
J L
JL
Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratories, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.
Harris
W H
WH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016019:Survival Analysis; D013997:Time Factors