title: Experiences with the BiCONTACT revision stems with distal interlocking.
abstract: The first consecutive 68 revision total hip arthroplasties of a cementless distal interlocking femoral stem (BiCONTACT; Aesculap AG, Tuttlingen, Germany) are included in this study. Average follow-up time was 40 months (range, 36-49 months). At follow-up evaluation, one patient had died, and one could not be located. The average Harris hip score improved from 60 points to 88 points. All cases showed radiographic evidence of a bone ingrown prosthesis, and no subsidence was seen. No osteolysis and no radiologic loosening were noted. No repeat revision was needed during the follow-up period. The results of the distal interlocking femoral stems (BiCONTACT) in cementless revision total hip arthroplasty were satisfactory. These findings suggest that a diaphyseal fixation of the revision femoral stem with distal interlocking screws can provide primary axial and rotational stability of the prosthesis in revision surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea.
authors.forename: Young-Min
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Hee Joong
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Won Seok
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: Jeong Joon
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Yoo
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012086:Reoperation; D013997:Time Factors