title: Early clinical and radiographic analysis of the Fitmore cup.
abstract: The Fitmore titanium mesh cementless acetabular component in 115 hip arthroplasties was reviewed at an average of 33 months of follow-up. None were revised nor had infection. One hip dislocated 4 years postoperatively. Two femoral components were revised. The average Harris Hip Score at the last follow-up was 90 points. In the 96 sets of radiographs available, there was no loosening or new radiolucency. One hip had nonprogressive osteolysis adjacent to a screw. This press-fit cup has its polar region flattened and is rim loading. Noncontact (gaps) at the acetabular floor is expected and is not critical for fixation. In all but 6 hips, these gaps filled. In 5 hips, a minimal gap (<or=0.5 mm) remained in part of the equatorial region. The Fitmore cup osseointegrates successfully.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Azhar M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Merican
authors.forename: Raymond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Randle
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016348:Osseointegration; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D014025:Titanium; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium