title: Cementless porous-coated sockets without holes implanted with pure press-fit technique.
abstract: We evaluated the use of a pure press-fit technique in 220 porous-coated acetabular components without screw holes at mean follow-up of 6.1 years (4-7.5 years). The socket had a 14 degrees enhanced gradient at the periphery and was underreamed by 1 to 2 mm depending on bone quality. The Harris Hip average score was 44.3 (26-70) preoperatively and 93.1 (66-100) at final follow-up. There were no postoperative gaps in any zone. Nonprogressive radiolucent lines were detected in 4 hips. There was no movement or migration of the acetabular component on the follow-up x-rays. Pelvic osteolysis was not observed. Whereas 5 cups (2.3%) had revisions, none was revised for aseptic loosening. The press-fit technique provides stability in appropriate cases avoiding the theoretical complications related to screws or screw holes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York 10003, USA.
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Torga Spak
authors.forename: Steven A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Stuchin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography