title: Short stems for total hip arthroplasty: initial experience with the Fitmore stem.
abstract: The use of short stems has become more popular   with the increased interest in less invasive approaches for total hip   arthroplasty. The curved broaches and stem can be inserted along   a curved track to avoid the abductor attachments. Short stems have   the potential of being more bone conserving by allowing for higher   neck retention, maintenance of the medial greater trochanter, and   preferential stress transfer to the proximal femur. An initial experience with 500 new short stems (Fitmore, Zimmer   Orthopedics) stems used for total hip arthroplasty is reported.   No stems have been revised for aseptic loosening.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida College of Medicine, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 13020 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637, USA. kgustke@floridaortho.com
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gustke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011474:Prosthesis Design