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Bone stock-preserving short stem prostheses have gained importance in  total hip arthroplasty ( THA ) with the use of minimally invasive surgical procedures . Because of their metaphyseal fixation and their dependency on the calcar radius , it is unknown whether the femoral offset can be reproduced with the same accuracy following short stem vs st and ard stem THA . This study clarifies whether it is possible to restore the femoral offset using a short stem prosthesis ( Fitmore ; Zimmer , Warsaw , Indiana ) compared with a conventional straight stem prosthesis ( CLS ; Zimmer ) following minimally invasive implantation using an anterolateral approach . In a prospect i ve , r and omized , double-blinded study , 80 patients underwent THA using a short stem ( SS group ; n=40 ) or CLS implant ( control group ; n=40 ) . Follow-up examinations were conducted 6 weeks postoperatively . Radiological and functional outcomes were measured . Subjective assessment of quality of life was evaluated using the Harris Hip Score ( HHS ) , the Short Form 36-item health survey ( SF-36 ) , and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index ( WOMAC ) . Pre- and postoperative comparison of the groups ' change in offset showed no significant differences ( SS group difference from pre- to postoperative , 6.1±6.5 mm ; control group difference from pre- to postoperative , 6.5±7.1 mm ; P=.93 ) . Group comparison after 6 weeks revealed no significant differences in HHS , SF-36 , or WOMAC . Based on these data , an equivalent reproducibility of the femoral offset was demonstrated following short stem and straight stem THA using a minimally invasive anterolateral approach . If the long-term results of short stems show a comparable survival , they represent a sensible alternative to st and ard stems BACKGROUND Cementless femoral stems in total hip arthroplasty provide dependable clinical and radiographic results in the treatment of osteoarthritis . Stem length might affect the preservation of proximal bone stock and stability . We hypothesized that a shorter stem decreases proximal bone loss without affecting implant stability . METHODS We r and omly assigned 60 patients aged between 50 and 70 years to either a st and ard cementless femoral stem or a 35-mm shorter version . Patients were followed with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry , radiostereometric analysis , Harris hip score , Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score , and clinical follow-up at 3 , 6 , 12 , and 24 months . The trial is registered on Clinical Trials.gov/. RESULTS After 24 months , short stems had on average 3.8 % ( 95 % confidence interval , 1.2%-8.9 % ) more bone loss in zone 1 compared to st and ard stems ( P = .14 ) . In zone 7 , the bone loss was on average 6.5 % ( 95 % confidence interval , 6.6%-19.7 % ) higher compared to st and ard stems ( P = .33 ) . After 24 months , st and ard stems had migrated 0.93 mm ( range , 0.25 - 4.66 mm ) and short stems 0.93 mm ( range , 0.17 - 2.96 mm ; Student t-test after log transformation , P = .3 ) . Patient-reported outcome measures were similar in both groups . One patient in the st and ard stem group was diagnosed with infection , one with a posterior dislocation , and one with a deep venous thrombosis . No stems were revised . CONCLUSION There were no statistically significant differences in periprosthetic bone loss or fixation between the stems at 24 months BACKGROUND Femurs of dysplastic hips exhibit specific abnormalities , and use of modular or specially design ed components is recommended . An anatomic short stem was previously design ed specifically for dysplastic hips using 3-dimensional data acquired from dysplastic patients . To investigate effects of stem geometry on bone remodeling , we undertook a prospect i ve , r and omized study of patients who had undergone 1-stage bilateral total hip arthroplasty ( THA ) with the anatomic short stem on one side and a conventional straight stem on the other . METHODS The study included 36 patients who underwent the above THA procedure . We assessed bone mineral density as well as the presence of cancellous condensation or bony atrophy due to stress shielding based on the analysis of Gruen 's zones and newly defined equal-interval zones , at an average follow-up period of 9.2 years . RESULTS All stems were bone ingrown stable . Cancellous condensation was observed more proximally , and areas of bone atrophy were narrower on the anatomic short stem side than on the straight stem side . Bone mineral density values reflected results of cancellous condensation and stress shielding and were higher in more proximal zones on the anatomic short stem side than on the straight stem side . CONCLUSION Although radiographic results indicated good midterm outcomes of THA with both stems , the loading pattern differed . The anatomic short stem achieved its design purpose in terms of proximal fixation and load transfer and led to better preservation of the proximal femur BACKGROUND Short-stemmed cementless femoral components in total hip arthroplasty have been design ed to preserve the proximal femoral bone stock by load transfer to the femoral metaphysis . An in vivo method of computed tomography-assisted ( CT ) osteodensitometry after total hip arthroplasty is presented which differentiates between cortical and cancellous bone density ( BD ) changes around uncemented femoral components . PATIENTS AND METHODS Cortical and cancellous periprosthetic femoral BD ( mg Ca HA/ml ) was determined prospect ively in 31 patients at day 10 , 1 year and 3 years after total hip arthroplasty with preservation of the collum femoris ( C.F.P.-stem , Link , Hamburg , Germany ) using computed tomography-assisted osteodensitometry .  Clinical results ( Harris hip score ) and plain x-rays were assessed in all cases . RESULTS Progressive proximal cortical BD loss was observed between the 1 year ( Ø -8 % ) and 3 year ( Ø -22 % ) postoperative measurements . Distal to the trochanter minor no significant cortical BD changes were observed . Proximal cancellous BD decreased progressively between the 1 year ( Ø -33 % ) and 3 year ( Ø -45 % ) analyses . The Harris hip score improved from 45 points pre-operatively to 93 points at the 3 year follow-up . All x-rays showed signs of stable ingrowth . CONCLUSION Periprosthetic CT osteodensitometry has the technical ability to discriminate between cortical and cancellous bone structures with respect to strain-adapted remodeling . Progressive proximal cortical and cancellous BD loss indicates that metaphyseal fixation can not be achieved with the analyzed C.F.P. stem design . The lack of cortical BD loss below the trochanter minor suggests diaphyseal fixation of the implanted stem Introduction Short stem prostheses have been developed to preserve proximal femoral bone stock . This prospect i ve , r and omized study compared periprosthetic bone remodelling following short and straight stem implantation 1 year after surgery . Material s and methods One hundred and forty-four consecutive patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty were r and omized to either a Fitmore short or a cementless straight stem ( both Zimmer , Winterthur , Switzerl and ) . Periprosthetic bone mineral density ( BMD ) was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry performed the day before surgery and at 7 days , 3 months and 1 year postoperatively . Furthermore , the HHS and the WOMAC were obtained . Results One hundred and thirty-eight patients completed 1-year follow-up . Periprosthetic BMD changes at 1 year were most pronounced in the proximal medial region of interest ( ROI ) 7 with −17.2 % after short stem and −16.7 % after straight implantation ( p = 0.67 ) . However , there was significantly less BMD reduction in ROI 6 following short ( −4.7 % ) versus straight stem ( −10.8 % ) implantation ( p = 0.01 ) . There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of the HHS and the WOMAC either before or after surgery . Conclusion One year after surgery , both stems showed an implant-specific periprosthetic bone remodelling . Nevertheless , proximal load transfer was more pronounced after short stem implantation than with a straight stem Purpose On the basis of positive clinical results with mid- and long-term follow-up using the Mayo short stem , the Metha neck-preserving stem ( BBraun , Aesculap , Tuttlingen , Germany ) was introduced . The purpose of this study was to vali date the implant design by direct acquisition of bone remodelling data from total hip arthroplasty ( THA ) recipients using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry ( DEXA ) . Methods After power analysis , 25 patients were included in this prospect i ve study . Patients were examined clinical ly and underwent DEXA examinations preoperatively and postoperatively at one week , six months and one and two years after THA . Gruen zones were adapted to the short stem design ( R1–R7 ) . Results The Harris Hip Score ( HHS ) increased significantly by 31 points . No stem had to be revised . Bone mineral density ( BMD ) in the greater trochanter decreased significantly from 0.78 g/cm2 postoperatively to 0.72 g/cm2 two years after surgery . Marginal changes were seen in the lateral distal regions ( R4–R5 ) . In the minor trochanter region , BMD increased significantly after two years by 12.9 % . In the calcar region , BMD exceeded the baseline value by 6.1 % two years after implantation . Conclusions Stress shielding seems to occur at the greater trochanter due to the vast cross-section of the implant . However , the aim of proximal load transfer of the Metha stem seems to be partially achieved . DEXA analysis revealed a concentrated load distribution on the medial portion of the femur , which is an important region to guarantee long-term implant survival Background and purpose — We hypothesized that an ultra-short stem would load the proximal femur in a more physiological way and could therefore reduce the adaptive periprosthetic bone loss known as stress shielding . Patients and methods — 51 patients with primary hip osteoarthritis were r and omized to total hip arthroplasty ( THA ) with either an ultra-short stem or a conventional tapered stem . The primary endpoint was change in periprosthetic bone mineral density ( BMD ) , measured with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry ( DXA ) , in Gruen zones 1 and 7 , two years after surgery . Secondary endpoints were change in periprosthetic BMD in the entire periprosthetic region , i.e. Gruen zones 1 through 7 , stem migration measured with radiostereometric analysis ( RSA ) , and function measured with self-administered functional scores . Results — The periprosthetic decrease in BMD was statistically significantly lower with the ultra-short stem . In Gruen zone 1 , the mean difference was 18 % ( 95 % CI : −27 % to −10 % ) . In zone 7 , the difference was 5 % ( CI : −12 % to −3 % ) and for Gruen zones 1–7 the difference was also 5 % ( CI : −9 % to −2 % ) . During the first 6 weeks postoperatively , the ultra-short stems  migrated 0.77 mm more on average than the conventional stems . 3 months after surgery , no further migration was seen . The functional scores improved during the study and were similar in the 2 groups . Interpretation — Up to 2 years after total hip arthroplasty , compared to the conventional tapered stem the ultra-short uncemented anatomical stem induced lower periprosthetic bone loss and had equally excellent stem fixation and clinical outcome Background and purpose Short femoral stems have been introduced in total hip arthroplasty in order to save proximal bone stock . We hypothesized that a short stem preserves periprosthetic bone mineral density ( BMD ) and provides good primary stability . Methods We carried out a prospect i ve cohort study of 30 patients receiving the collum femoris-preserving ( CFP ) stem .  Preoperative total hip BMD and postoperative periprosthetic BMD in Gruen zones 1–7 were investigated by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry ( DXA ) , stem migration was analyzed by radiostereometric analysis ( RSA ) , and the Harris hip score ( HHS ) was determined . Results 2 patients were excluded intraoperatively and 1 patient was revised due to a deep infection , leaving 27 patients for analysis . The mean HHS increased from 49 ( 24–79 ) preoperatively to 99 ( 92–100 ) after 2 years . DXA after 1 year showed substantial loss of BMD in Gruen zone 7 ( –31 % ) , zone 6 ( –19 % ) , and zone 2 ( –13 % , p < 0.001 ) compared to baseline BMD determined immediately postoperatively . The bone loss in these regions did not recover after 2 years , whereas the more moderate bone loss in Gruen zones 1 , 3 , and 5 partially recovered . There was a correlation between low preoperative total hip BMD and a higher amount of bone loss in Gruen zones 2 , 6 and 7 . RSA showed minor micromotion of the stem : mean subsidence was 0.13 ( 95 % CI : –0.28 to 0.01 ) mm and mean rotation around the longitudinal axis was 0.01º ( 95 % CI : –0.1 to 0.39 ) after 2 years . Interpretation We conclude that substantial loss in proximal periprosthetic BMD can not be prevented by the use of a novel type of short , curved stem , and forces appear to be transmitted distally . However , the stems showed very small migration — a characteristic of stable uncemented implants Background The rehabilitation of patients for total hip arthroplasty is unsatisfactory , especially the prolonged rehabilitation . Aims To explore indications and key points of anterolateral minimally-invasive total hip arthroplasty . Methods 110 patients admitted for unilateral total hip arthroplasty were r and omly selected for surgery with either anterolateral minimally-invasive incision or st and ard posterolateral incision .  Demographic data , perioperative index and postoperative function index were recorded and statistically analyzed . Results No significant difference was detected in operation time , abduction angle , anteversion angle , stem alignment and stem fixation . The incision length , blood loss , perioperative transfusion and 100-mm VAS score at the first 24 h in minimally-invasive group were significantly lower . The Harris hip score and Barthel index were significantly higher in minimally-invasive group at 3 months ’ follow-up , but not significantly different 3 years after operation . Conclusions There are fewer traumas , fewer blood losses and more rapid recovery in this approach Aim Tissue sparing hip prostheses are becoming more and more popular especially for the treatment of younger patients . The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results after insertion of a tissue sparing hip prosthesis . Method In 47 consecutive non-selected patients ( 50 hips ) , the clinical and radiographic results of cementless total hip arthroplasty using a collum femoris preserving stem , a pressfit cup and an alumina – polyethylene pairing were prospect ively evaluated . The mean age at index-surgery was 58 ( 36–82 ) years , there were 38 women and 9 men . After a mean follow-up of 6.8 years ( minimum 6.1 years ) , two patients had died and one patient underwent revision surgery due to aseptic loosening of the stem . Results The overall survival rate of the acetabular component was 100 % and of the femoral component 98 % . The mean Harris hip score at follow-up was 94 points . Conclusion The mid-term survival with this type of total hip arthroplasty is excellent and compares equal with uncemented straight stems in this age group BACKGROUND The use of cementless , proximally porous-coated femoral stems for total hip arthroplasty has increased in popularity . The purpose of the present report was to examine the five to ten-year results associated with the use of a so-called second-generation circumferentially proximally porous-coated titanium-alloy stem . METHODS Between 1991 and 1994 , 123 Harris-Galante Multilock femoral stems were implanted in 101 patients . The average age of the patients at the time of surgery was 53.8 years . The patients were followed prospect ively and were reevaluated at a minimum of five years postoperatively . No patient was lost to follow-up . Twenty-five patients ( thirty hips ) were interviewed by telephone , and four patients ( five hips ) died during the study period because of problems that were unrelated to the operation . The remaining seventy-two patients ( eighty-eight hips ) had a minimum of five years of clinical and radiographic follow-up . RESULTS The average duration of follow-up was seventy-eight months . At the time of the most recent follow-up , the average Harris Hip Score was 95 points . Eighty-seven ( 99 % ) of eighty-eight stems were biologically stable , with eighty-four hips ( 95 % ) having osseous ingrowth and three hips ( 3 % ) having stable fibrous fixation . One stem was revised because of loosening . Thirty-three hips ( 38 % ) had minimal proximal osteolysis , and no hip had diaphyseal osteolysis . Seventy-two hips ( 82 % ) had some degree of stress-shielding in the proximal metaphysis , but only two hips had cortical resorption . None of these patients required additional surgery , and all reported a satisfactory outcome . CONCLUSIONS Given the young age and high activity level of these patients , this stem fared well : the levels of patient function and satisfaction were high , the rates of loosening and revision were very low , and distal osteolysis did not occur . Osseous fixation occurred reliably . Proximal stress-shielding was seen but did not seem to be clinical ly important Background Polyethylene ( PE ) wear particles are believed to cause aseptic loosening and thereby impair function in hip arthroplasty .  Highly crosslinked polyethylene ( XLPE ) has low short- and medium-term wear rates . However , the long-term wear characteristics are unknown and it is unclear whether reduced wear particle burden improves function and survival of cemented hip arthroplasty . Questions / purpose sWe asked whether XLPE wear rates remain low up to 10 years and whether this leads to improved implant fixation , periprosthetic bone quality , and clinical function compared to conventional PE . Methods We r and omized 60 patients ( 61 hips ) to receive either PE or XLPE cemented cups combined with a cemented stem .  At 10 years postoperatively , 51 patients ( 52 hips ) were evaluated for polyethylene wear and component migration estimation by radiostereometry , for radiolucent lines , bone densitometry , and Harris hip and pain scores . Revisions were recorded . Results XLPE cups had a lower mean three-dimensional wear rate between 2 and 10 years compared to conventional PE hips : 0.005 mm/year versus 0.056 mm/year . We found no differences in cup migration , bone mineral density , radiolucencies , functional scores , and revision rate . There was a trend toward improved stem fixation in the XLPE group . The overall stem failure rate was comparably high , without influencing wear rate in XLPE hips . Conclusions XLPE displayed a low wear rate up to 10 years when used in cemented THA , but we found no clear benefits in any other parameters . Further research is needed to determine whether cemented THA design s with XLPE are less prone to stem loosening . Level of Evidence Level I , therapeutic study . See the Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence Background : Use of modern cementing techniques for fixation of femoral components in total hip arthroplasty has had excellent clinical and radiographic results in most patients . However , several authors have described early loosening of femoral components with roughened and precoated finishes . The purpose of this study was to examine the performance of the precoated Iowa stem , which has increased offset , and to compare the results with those of another cemented precoated femoral component with st and ard offset used at our institution . Methods : We carried out a prospect i ve analysis of 102 primary hybrid total hip arthroplasties ( a cementless acetabular component and a cemented femoral component ) performed with use of the Iowa femoral component in ninety-five patients at our institution . The Iowa stem was used in hips that required greater offset than is available with st and ard stems as determined by preoperative templating . The average age of the patients at the time of the index procedure was sixty-nine years . Sixteen patients ( seventeen hips ) died before the forty-eight-month minimum follow-up period had elapsed . Two patients were lost to follow-up , and radiographic follow-up was incomplete for one . The mean duration of clinical and radiographic follow-up of the remaining eighty-two hips in the seventy-six surviving patients was sixty-five months ( range , forty-eight to 104 months ) . Results : The average preoperative Harris hip score of 47 points ( range , 16 to 69 points ) improved to an average of 87 points ( range , 24 to 100 points ) at the time of the review . Two hips underwent femoral component revision . Four femoral stems were radiographically loose at an average of thirty-four months . Femoral osteolysis was seen in five hips ( 6 percent ) at an average of fifty-four months postoperatively . No acetabular component was revised because of aseptic loosening . According to Kaplan-Meier analysis , the seven-year survival rate , with an end point of femoral revision , osteolysis , or stem debonding , was 90.6 percent ( 95 percent confidence interval , 0.87 to 0.94 ) . Conclusions : The prevalence of revision , osteolysis , and loosening after total hip arthroplasty with the  Iowa femoral component  at our institution was higher than that seen in our series of Harris Precoat stems , which had a survival rate of 98.4 percent ( 95 percent confidence interval , 0.97 to 1.00 ) at ten years with the same end points . The design of the Iowa stem may make it difficult to achieve a good cement mantle , and , in combination with the geometry and increased offset of the stem , may compromise the long-term survival of this cemented femoral component Total  hip arthroplasty  through minimally invasive procedures potentially reduces operative trauma , which is expected to result in improved recovery and rehabilitation . We presently perform  total hip arthroplasty  using minimally invasive techniques via an anterolateral modification of the Watson-Jones approach . This approach is performed in the supine position and requires sterile draping of both legs . It also involves a modified operative technique which preserves the pelvitrochanteric muscles and extends the release of the hip capsule . In order to employ a proven implant system ( BICON-PLUS ® threaded cup , SL-PLUS ® stem ) , it was necessary to modify the stem rasps and use manipulation rasps as trial stems . In this report , we compare 50 conventional total hip replacements with 50 procedures performed using the minimally invasive procedure  in terms of blood loss and the duration of the operation . The length of the skin incision varied between 7 and 12 cm with the minimally invasive technique , compared to 15 to 22 cm with the conventional procedure . Both groups were virtually identical with respect to average blood loss ( haemoglobin on 10th post-operative day : minimally invasive group , 108.0 g/L ; conventional group , 112.0 g/L ) and the duration of the procedure ( minimally invasive group , 60 minutes ; conventional group , 58 minutes ) . The position of the implanted components correlated with the pre-operative planning with regard to medial head offset , centre of rotation of the hip , and leg length , and was as satisfactory as that observed with the conventional procedure . The complication rate was low ( 2.9 % ) . Shaft fissures occurred in the first months of use of the minimally invasive procedure before adaptation of the shaft rasps . Dislocations were attributable to improper patient behaviour . Minimally invasive surgery via the anterolateral approach in the supine position was equivalent to the conventional procedure , had a low rate of complications , and did not adversely impact the technical success of the procedure BACKGROUND Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty has stirred substantial controversy with regard to whether it provides superior outcomes compared with total hip arthroplasty performed through longer incisions . The orthopaedic literature is deficient in well- design ed scientific studies to support the clinical superiority of this approach . The objective of this study was to compare the results of a single mini-incision approach with those of a st and ard-incision total hip arthroplasty in the early postoperative period . METHODS Two hundred and nineteen patients ( 219 hips ) admitted for unilateral total hip arthroplasty between December 2003 and June 2004 were r and omized to undergo surgery through a short incision of < or=10 cm or a st and ard incision of 16 cm .  All patients were blinded to the size of the incision for the duration of the hospital stay . The anesthetic , analgesic , and postoperative physiotherapy protocol s were st and ardized , with the staff also blinded to the technique used . A single surgeon , who had performed more than 300 short-incision hip replacements prior to the start of this study and who performs an average of 415 primary total hip replacements a year , performed all procedures through a single-incision posterior approach using a cementless cup and cemented stem . RESULTS The two groups were matched for age , grade according to the system of the American Society of Anesthesiologists , and body mass index . No significant difference was detected with respect to postoperative hematocrit , blood transfusion requirements , pain scores , or analgesic use . We found no difference in early walking ability or length of hospital stay and no difference in component placement , cement-mantle quality , or functional outcome scores at six weeks . The patient variables significantly associated with a probability of early discharge independent of incision length were patient age and preoperative hemoglobin levels ( p < 0.05 ) . The surgical scars contracted significantly over six weeks ( p < 0.05 ) but by a similar proportion of 11 % to 12 % in both groups . CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty performed through a single-incision posterior approach by a high-volume hip surgeon with extensive experience in less invasive approaches to the hip is safe and reproducible . However , it offers no significant benefit in the early postoperative period compared with a st and ard incision of 16 cm . As it is not known whether lower-volume and less-experienced surgeons can achieve similar results , the mini-incision technique merits further study before wide dissemination and implementation of this family of surgical approaches can be recommended OBJECTIVE To explore the indications and key points of anterolateral minimally-invasive total hip arthroplasty . METHODS 110 baseline indexes matched patients admitted for unilateral total hip arthroplasty were r and omly assigned to 2 equal groups to undergo surgery through a short anterolateral incision of < or = 10 cm or a st and ard posterolateral incision . All operations were done by the same surgeon . The demographic data , perioperative indexes , and postoperative function indexes were recorded and statistically analyzed . RESULTS No significant differences were detected with respect to operation time , abduction angle , anteversion angle , stem alignment , and stem fixation between these 2 groups . The incision length , blood loss , perioperative transfusion , and 100 - mm visual analogue pain scale ( VAS ) score at the first 24 hours of the anterolateral approach group were ( 7.49 + /- 0.86 ) cm , ( 376.18 + /- 168.30 ) ml , ( 410.09 + /- 136.46 ) ml , and ( 30.76 + /- 21.77 ) respectively , all significantly shorter , less , or lower than those of the st and ard posterolateral approach group [ ( 15.2 + /- 1.8 ) cm , ( 605.0 + /- 225.1 ) ml , ( 629.5 + /- 232.9 ) ml , and ( 50.3 + /- 13.7 ) respectively , all P < 0.01 ] . The Harris hip score and Barthel index 3 months after operation of the anterolateral approach group were ( 83.80 + /- 5.64 ) and ( 93.45 + /- 6.37 ) respectively , both significantly higher than those of the st and ard posterolateral approach group [ ( 75.0 + /- 7.5 ) and ( 94.6 + /- 7.5 ) respectively , both P < 0.01 ) ] , however , there were not significant differences in the Harris hip score and Barthel index 3 years after operation between these 2 groups . CONCLUSIONS Fewer traumas , less blood loss and rapid recovery can be obtained through this new total hip arthroplasty approach . But experienced doctors and special instruments are prerequisite Background The number of total hip arthroplasties in patients under 30 years is increasing over the years . Almost all of them will face at least one or more future revisions in their life . Therefore , the implant used should have a high survival rate , and needs to be easily revisable result ing in a low re-revision rate . Several studies have evaluated the outcome of total hip arthroplasties in patients under 30 years . However , only a few reported on the follow-up outcome of 10 years or more . In addition , none of these reports published data of the subsequent revisions of these implants within their original report . Methods We studied historically prospect i ve collected data of 48 consecutive patients ( 69 hips ) younger than 30 years , treated with a cemented primary total hip prosthesis between 1988 and 2004 . Since the last evaluation of this cohort , two patients were lost to follow-up . For all hip revisions in this cohort , again cemented implants were used , mostly in combination with bone impaction grafting .  Kaplan-Meier survival curves at 10- and 15 years for the primary total hip arthroplasties and revisions were determined . Results The mean age at time of primary surgery was 25 years ( range , 16 to 29 years ) . Mean follow-up of the primary hips was 11.5 years ( range , 7 to 23 years ) . During follow-up 13 revisions were performed ; in 3 cases a two-stage total revision was performed for septic loosening and 9 cups were revised for aseptic loosening . There were no aseptic stem revisions . The 10 and 15-year survival rates with endpoint revision for aseptic loosening of the primary total hip were 90 % ( 95 % CI : 79 to 96 ) and 82 % ( 95 % CI : 65 to 92 ) respectively . None of our 13 subsequent revisions needed a re-revision within 10 years after re-implantation . Conclusions Cemented total hip implants in patients under 30 years have an encouraging outcome at 10 and 15 years after surgery in these young patients . The 13 revised hips , treated with bone grafting and the third generation cement technique , were performing well with no re-revisions within ten years after surgery Background Stress shielding of the proximal femur has been observed in a number of conventional cementless implants used in total hip arthroplasty .  Short femoral-neck implants are cl aim ing less interference with the biomechanics of the proximal femur . The goal of this study was to investigate the changes of bone-mineral density in the proximal femur and the clinical outcome after implantation of a short femoral-neck prosthesis . Methods We prospect ively assessed the clinical outcome and the changes of bone mineral density of the proximal femur up to one year after implantation of a short femoral neck prosthesis in 20 patients with a mean age of 47 years ( range 17 to 65 ) . Clinical outcome was assessed using the Harris Hip Score . The WOMAC was used as a patient-relevant outcome -measure . The bone mineral density was determined using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry , performed 10 days , three months and 12 months after surgery . Results The Harris Hip Score improved from an average preoperative score of 46 to a postoperative score at 12 months of 89 points , the global WOMAC index from 5,3 preoperatively to 0,8 at 12 months postoperatively . In contrast to conventional implants , the DEXA-scans overall revealed a slight increase of bone mineral density in the proximal femur in the 12 months following the implantation . Conclusion The short femoral neck stem lead to a distinct bone reaction . This was significantly different when compared to the changes in bone mineral density reported after implantation of conventional implants Purpose Bone loss around uncemented femoral components is suspected to precede implant loosening and contribute to problems in revision surgery .  Short-stemmed cementless femoral components are design ed to preserve proximal femoral bone stock and ultimately the longevity of the prosthesis . Methods With quantitative computed tomography-assisted osteodensitometry , we prospect ively analyzed femoral cortical and cancellous bone density ( BD ) and contact area changes of an uncemented collum femoris preserving stem ( n = 38 ) 10 days , 1 , 3 and 7 years post-operatively . Results Seven years post-operatively  , cancellous BD ( mg CaHA/mL ) had decreased by as much as −66 % and cortical BD by up to −27 % at the metaphyseal portion of the femur ; the decrease was progressive between the 1- and 3-year examinations and halted thereafter . Contact area ( in % out of a possible 100 % ) decreased proximally between the 1- and 3-year follow-up . Conclusion Proximal cortical and cancellous bone density loss and decrease of contact area indicate that metaphyseal fixation can not be achieved . The lack of cortical BD loss and increase of contact area values below the trochanter minor suggest diaphyseal fixation Ceramic-on-ceramic coupling is thought to be a durable alternative to metal- or alumina-on-polyethylene pairing . No evidence exists suggesting superior clinical and radiological results for hydroxyapatite-coated stems versus uncoated stems . The aim of this study is to report the performance of an alumina-on-alumina bearing  cementless total hip arthroplasty and to compare stems with a tapered design with and without hydroxyapatite coating . We prospect ively analysed the results of  cementless tapered femoral stems ( 40 hydroxyapatite-coated versus 22 uncoated stems ) , a metal-backed fibre mesh hydroxyapatite-coated socket and alumina-on-alumina pairing .  Of 75 hips studied , 62 were available for follow-up ( mean of 10.5 years after surgery ) . The average Harris hip score was 90 . Only one hydroxyapatite-coated stem was revised for aseptic loosening . One instance of non-progressive osteolysis was detected around a screw of a cup . All other components showed radiographic signs of stable ingrowth .  Hydroxyapatite coating of the stem had no significant impact on the clinical or radiological results . Total hip arthroplasty with the presented implant and pairing provides a durable st and ard for all patients requiring hip joint replacement against which all newer generations of cementless implants should be judged This prospect i ve study reports the clinical and radiological results of a single-surgeon series using the Mayo conservative hip stem in a district hospital . 30 total hip arthroplasties were performed in 26 physically active patients . There were 18 women and 8 men , with a mean age of 57.4 years ( range 36–79 ) . 4 cases were bilateral . The operation was performed for severe primary or secondary osteoarthritis of the hip . Duration of follow-up ranged from 67–87 months ( mean 81 months ) . There were no early complications relating to the surgical procedure . There was one case of traumatic fracture of the femur during rehabilitation , while late complications included two cases of late infection ( 4 months and 16 months after surgery ) both revised in two-stage procedures . There was considerable improvement in Merle d'Aubigne score following surgery . There were no revisions for aseptic loosening , but we identified 2 implants with significant radiolucent lines and subsidence six years after the index operation . Neither patient experienced pain in the hip or restriction of activity . Therefore , the aseptic loosening survival rate was 100 % ( end point = revision operation ) . Taking radiological loosening as the end point survivorship was 93.3 % . The use of the Mayo short stem component in active patients may preserve bone and enable subsequent revision operations to proceed using primary implants . Our results suggest that conservative design s of this type may be of benefit in selected individuals UNLABELLED In arthroplasty the term " minimal invasive " not only refers to the length of the skin incision but more so to its soft tissue and thereby muscle-protecting features . STUDY AIM The aim of this study is to compare the early postoperative mobilisation and rehabilitation of the different surgical approaches in cementless total hip arthroplasty . METHODS 27 patients underwent a total hip replacement ( Trilogy cup , MAYO stem ) via a ventral minimal invasive approach ( one incision technique ) ( MIS group ) . 23 patients underwent a total hip replacement with the same implant via a anterolateral transgluteal approach ( st and ard group ) . We evaluated the Harris Hip Score ( HHS ) , the visual analogue scale ( VAS ) for pain and patient satisfaction preoperatively as well as 3 days , 10 days , 6 weeks and 3 months postoperatively . RESULTS After 3 and 10 days the MIS group showed better scores for pain , gait and mobilisation as well as for the overall HHS compared to the st and ard group . These differences could not be shown 6 weeks postoperatively . The MIS group had a significantly higher rate of complications with 22 % transient impairment of the lateral cutaneous nerve . CONCLUSION The patients of the MIS group showed a better mobilisation and rehabilitation during the early postoperative period . This can be attributed to the lessened intraoperative damage of to soft tissue and especially muscle damage . Due to the increased rate of nerve irritations , we modified our surgical approach . The minimal invasive approach to modern hip joint arthroplasty remains a non-st and ard technique . Compared to the st and ard approach it carries additional risks ( like nerve damage and malpositioning of the implants and thus should remain in the h and s of the experienced orthopaedic surgeon in specialised orthopaedic centres A prospect i ve r and omized clinical trial comparing cemented to cementless total hip arthroplasty  has been ongoing at the author 's institution since 1987 . All parameters assessed showed that there was no statistically significant difference in any of the health related quality of life measures used when patients with cement  were compared with patients without cement at any of the followup periods as many as 4 years later . The improvement was dramatic and sustained . No components ( cemented or cementless ) have been revised to date ( average , 4.8 years ) . A radiographic analysis showed probable loosening of the cemented socket in 24 % and presumed minimal pelvic osteolysis in 8 % . The cementless sockets showed a greater frequency and severity of pelvic osteolysis ( 14 % ) . The cemented femoral component was judged to be possibly loose in 10 % ; however , none were considered probably loose . The patients who had cementless femoral components were doing extremely well with the components showing very little subsidence or proximal stress protection noted . Osteolysis on the femoral side was not seen in any of the cementless stems . Total hip replacement gives comparable clinical results when health related quality of life measures are analyzed ; however , metal backed cemented acetabular components have a high rate of radiographic failure . Short-term stability of a non-cemented porous coated titanium stem , however , gave excellent clinical and radiographic results
These studies did not show a satisfactory overall survival rate
Background and purpose The aim of short-stem total hip arthroplasty is to preserve proximal bone stock for future revisions , to improve biomechanical reconstruction , and to make minimally invasive approaches easier .
It is therefore being increasingly considered to be a sound alternative to conventional total hip arthroplasty , especially for young and active patients .
However , it is still unknown whether survival rates of short-stem  hips match current st and ards .
We made a systematic summary of reported overall survival after short-stem total hip arthroplasty .