title: Total hip arthroplasty in the young patient.
abstract: Total hip arthroplasty was originally indicated for older, sedentary patients because of concerns that catastrophic wear and failure would occur in younger and more active patients. With advances in implant design, tribology, and surgical technique, total hip arthroplasty has now become a viable option for younger patients seeking excellent pain relief and improvement in function. Long-term studies are needed to evaluate the outcome of hip arthroplasty in younger patients using the modern generation of implants and bearing surfaces.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Peter F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Sharkey
authors.forename: Matthew S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Austin
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hozack
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome