Cementless acetabular component fixation for THA does not differ with or without screws .
Press-fit cementless acetabular fixation with and without screws
Int Orthop. 2014 Jan;38(1):7-12. doi: 10.1007/s00264-013-2075-2. Epub 2013 Aug 28Five studies (3 RCTs, 1 Cohort, 1 Case-control) were included in this analysis comparing fixation with and without screws in cementless acetabular component in total hip arthroplasty. Studies were included if they provided data on reoperation rates, component migration, or the incidence of osteolysis, as these were the primary outcomes of concern. The studies conducted follow-ups between 2 and 5 years postoperatively. Pooled results indicated that there were no significant differences in the outcomes of interest between fixation with and without screws.
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