Long-term follow-up of total hip arthroplasty using polyethylene-ceramic composite (sandwich) liner

CONCLUSIONS: After a 20-year follow-up period, the polyethylene-ceramic sandwich-type liner showed a long survival rate and low cumulative incidence of implant fracture; however, implant fractures remain the main complication. Orthopaedic surgeons should be aware that some patients still have this type of prosthesis and must be capable of responding quickly if a fracture occurs.PMID:38529883 | DOI:10.1177/11207000241239624

Source: Hip International - March 26, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daniel Rodr íguez-Pérez Thiago Carnaval Marcos-Del-Carmen Rodr íguez Antonio Coscujuela-Ma ña Jos é-Luis Agulló Sebasti án Videla Source Type: research