Cemented versus uncemented fixation in total hip replacement .
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Comparison of cemented and uncemented fixation in total hip replacement: a meta analysis
Acta Orthopaedica 2007; 78 (3): 315–326Use of cemented versus un-cemented implant fixation in total hip arthroplasty (THA) has long been an area of debate. Although cemented components have long had unsurpassed prosthesis survival rate, more and more THAs are being performed with un-cemented components. The current systematic review and meta analysis compared the pros and cons to cemented versus un-cemented fixation to determine which has a better overall performance. The study found that although the performance of un-cemented components is improving, cemented fixation continues to be unparalleled.
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