title: In-cement technique for revision hip arthroplasty.
abstract: The in-cement technique for revision hip arthroplasty involves retaining the original cement-bone interface. This has been proven to be a biomechanically stronger method than recementing after complete removal of the original cement mantle. This study reviewed a series of 54 consecutive revision hip arthroplasty procedures, using the in-cement technique, between November 1999 and November 2003. Clinical and radiological follow-up included functional assessment. There were 54 procedures performed in 51 patients, whose mean age at surgery was 70.3 years (45 to 85). A total of 42 were available at a mean follow-up of 29.2 months (6 to 51). There was no radiological evidence of loosening. Functional assessments were available for 40 patients who had a mean Harris hip score of 85.2 (51.9 to 98.5), a mean Oxford hip score of 19.6 (12 to 41), a mean UCLA activity profile score of 5.9 (3 to 8) and a mean SF-36 score of 78.0 (31.6 to 100). The in-cement technique provides consistent, high functional outcomes and should be considered in appropriately selected cases.
authors.affiliation: Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, County Meath, Republic of Ireland. jfquinlan@hotmail.com
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Quinlan
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: O'Shea
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Doyle
authors.forename: O H
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Brady
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000601:surgery; D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D001843:Bone Cements; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements