
THA: No difference between all-polyethylene and uncemented acetabular components

August 2013
THA: No difference between all-polyethylene and uncemented acetabular components
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cemented All-Polyethylene Acetabular Implants Vs Other Forms of Acetabular Fixation
J Arthroplasty. 2012 Sep;27(8):1544-1553.e10. Epub 2012 Feb 13Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This meta-analysis included 6 randomized trials comparing the outcomes of cemented all-polyethylene acetabular components to other acetabular designs in terms of durability, function and adverse events after total hip arthroplasty (THA). 907 patients in total were identified from the 6 studies. Over various time periods (from less than 3 years to more than 10 years), there were no significant diff...
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