Nicotine consumption may lead to aseptic loosening in proximal mega-prosthetic femoral replacement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aseptic loosening after total hip arthroplasty is likely related to nicotine ingestion. However, aseptic loosening as a direct consequence of smoking habits has not been described with regard to proximal mega-prosthetic femoral replacement. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between nicotine consumption and aseptic loosening rates after proximal mega-prosthetic femoral replacement.

Materials and methods

A consecutive series of patients who received mega-prosthetic replacement of the proximal femur at our hospital between 2005 and 2015 were included. Their files were reviewed and evaluated for the influence of smoking on aseptic loosening rates. All living patients were invited to complete a functional follow-up assessment at our clinic.

SUBMITTER: Leute PJF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5429249 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature