title: The medium-term results of a cemented Freeman femoral neck-retaining prosthesis.
abstract: We have reviewed 202 consecutive primary hip replacements using a Freeman cemented femoral component after a mean period of follow-up of 64 months (23 to 113). There was only one revision for aseptic loosening. Retention of the femoral neck may act to reduce the torsional and shear forces at the implant-cement interface and may provide a seal against the migration of polyethylene-laden joint fluid in the potential joint space. The cemented Freeman femoral component with retention of the femoral neck was successful for up to nine years.
authors.affiliation: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Journeaux
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Donnelly
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001843:Bone Cements; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D005272:Femur Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D014102:Torsion Abnormality
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements