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THA: Cylindrical stem distal design relieves distal loading
August 2013
THA: Cylindrical stem distal design relieves distal loading
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of Different Distal Designs of Femoral Components and Their Effects on Bone Remodeling in 1-Stage Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2012 Sep;27(8):1538-43. Epub 2012 Mar 14.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
21 patients requiring bilateral total hip arthroplasty received two different hip prostheses, one with a distally tapered stem and the other with a distally cylindrical stem to determine the effect of the distal design on bone remodelling. Patients were randomized as to which leg received the different prostheses. 7 years after surgery, all patients displayed good clinical and radiographic outcome...
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