[The cemented MS-30 stem. A multi-surgeon series of 333 consecutive cases].
BACKGROUND
So far there is only one peer-reviewed long-term publication from the inventors' clinic for the MS-30 stem.


METHODS
In a retrospective study we followed the first 333 consecutive MS-30 stems. All patients with 5- to 11-year follow-up were clinically and radiographically evaluated. At the time of implantation the criteria of modern cementing techniques were not implemented. Clinical evaluation was done using the scores of Harris and Merle d'Aubigné and Postel. Radiographic evaluation included quality of the cement mantle (true lateral radiographs taken under fluoroscopy), stem subsidence, loosening signs, and the risk for pending failure.


RESULTS
At follow-up 12 hips had undergone femoral revision: 3 for aseptic loosening, 6 for infection, 1 for periprosthetic fracture, and 2 for recurrent dislocation. The overall survival for all reasons at 10 years was 96.1%; survival with aseptic loosening as an end point was 99.0%. The median Harris Hip Score at follow-up was 80 (26-100) points. Radiological evaluation revealed a thin cement mantle (<2 mm) in approximately 2/3, predominantly on the lateral views (Gruen zones 8/9). One-third of all reviewed prostheses were considered at risk for pending failure, which strongly correlated with the initial quality of the cement mantle.


CONCLUSIONS
Midterm results with the MS-30 stem are encouraging and an even better long-term outcome can be expected with a better cement technique.
Clauss
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Stiftung Orthopädische Universitätsklinik, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg. martin.clauss@bluewin.ch
Reitzel
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Pritsch
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Schlegel
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Bitsch
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Ewerbeck
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Mau
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Breusch
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002484:Cementation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011379:Prognosis; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012042:Registries; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome