Promising results of revision total hip arthroplasty using a hexagonal, modular, tapered stem in cases of aseptic loosening.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Modular stems are widely used in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) with aseptic loosening being a common reason for revision. Despite the good results reported on the use of modular stem designs, there are only few studies focusing on aseptic revisions and few studies on a hexagonal stem design. The goal of this study is to determine stem survival, clinical and functional outcome along with possible risk factors for implant failure in aseptic revision THA.

Methods

We retrospectively identified 53 patients with aseptic THA revision using a modular hexagonal stem with a minimum follow-up of two years. Femoral bone loss, radiographic and clinical outcomes as well as function measured using the Harris Hip Score (HHS) was assessed. Patients' previous medical histor

SUBMITTER: Schwarze J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7310743 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature