Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful surgical procedures1.
Contemporary cemented and cementless femoral components both have demonstrated …

Background Most research on failure leading to revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) is
reported from single centers. We searched PubMed between January 2000 and August …

Antibiotic-loaded biomaterials are currently part of standard medical procedures for both
local treatment and prevention of implant infections. The achievement of local delivery of …

Background and purpose Immediate implant stability is a key factor for success in
cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). Low bone mineral density (BMD) and age-related …

Background The growing variety of total hip arthroplasty implants necessitates a
standardized, simple, and brand-neutral language to precisely classify femoral components …

Acrylic bone cement has a variety of applications in orthopedic surgery. Primary uses in total
arthroplasties are limited to prostheses fixation and antibiotic delivery. With the large number …

Background and purpose—Intraoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture is a known
complication of cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). We determined the incidence of …

Background and purpose—Low bone mineral density (BMD) may jeopardize the initial
component stability and delay osseointegration of uncemented acetabular cups in total hip …

It is well recognized that micrometer and nanometer sized surface features enhance the
skeletal attachment of implants within bone. However, little is known regarding the …

Purpose To address the question, compared to having hip replacement with latent revision,
does Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) before primary hip replacement occupy a …