title: [Differences between short stem prostheses].
abstract: The short stem designs currently available are significantly different and can be differentiated into neck containing, partial containing and neck resection designs. In this article, the differences in the design features are presented. These include the differences in the technique of implantation, the significant differences in the reproducibility of the given anatomy of the patient and also concerning their osteologic competence.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Sportmedizin, Johanna-Etienne-Krankenhaus, Am Hasenberg 46, 41462, Neuss, Deutschland, J.Jerosch@ak-neuss.de.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jerosch
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000145:classification*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical