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Shorter Omnifit-HA 1090 stem results in more proximal fixation and increased pain levels
August 2013
Shorter Omnifit-HA 1090 stem results in more proximal fixation and increased pain levels
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of two hydroxyapatite-coated femoral stems: clinical, functional, and bone densitometry evaluation of patients randomized to a regular or modified hydroxyapatite-coated stem aimed at proximal fixation.
J Arthroplasty. 2006 Apr;21(3):344-52Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients undergoing primary uncemented hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive surgery with the regular omnifit-HA 1017 hydroxyapatite (HA)-coated stem or the shorter omnifit-HA 1090 hydroxyapatite-coated stem. Over 24 months, the patients that received the shorter stem demonstrated increased proximal fixation compared to the regular stem patients. However, patients that received the short ...
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