title: The S-ROM cementless femoral stem: history and literature review.
abstract: The S-ROM femoral prosthesis, building on the foundation of the Sivash Stem, pioneered proximal modularity in total hip arthroplasty. Now with a clinical history dating back >20 years, the S-ROM has performed well in the primary and revision setting. Early concerns regarding fretting and failure at the modular junction have been overcome by basic science data and uncomplicated mid- to long-term clinical follow-up. Coupled with its clinical performance, the versatility of the stem has enabled the S-ROM to achieve a well-deserved prominence for use in complex and straightforward primary and revision total hip arthroplasty.
authors.affiliation: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, Calif, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Spitzer
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000266:history