Do voids in a femoral cement mantle affect the outcome?
A total of 156 ceramic versus ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene hip prostheses were followed for a minimum of 10 years to compare the outcome of the femoral component in 2 groups: those with and those without radiologically detectable voids in the cement mantle. No significant difference was observed. In this series, voids with a 5-mm diameter had no effect on loosening of the femoral component over a 10-year period.
Hernigou
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henri Mondor Hospital, Creteil, France.
Le Mouël
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D001843:Bone Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D002516:Ceramics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020959:Polyethylene; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure
D001843:Bone Cements; D020959:Polyethylene