Still no single gold standard for using cementless femoral stems routinely in total hip arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is now a clear trend with increased usage of cementless femoral stems for all ages and most patients. As the number of total hip arthroplasties (THAs) performed annually continues to increase with expanding indications for THA and demands for improved quality of life, so will the prevalence of THA in the elderly and aging populations. This is worrisome as the risk of complications with cementless femoral stems increases in elderly patients and those with poor bone quality. The purpose of this study is to analyze the available data from comparative studies to determine whether cementless femoral stems are overused and whether cemented stems warrant increased consideration.

Methods

Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidel

SUBMITTER: Moskal JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5247516 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature