The M üller self-locking cemented total hip prosthesis with polyethylene liner: After twenty years, what did they become?

ConclusionOur retrospective analysis confirms the good results seen with the MEM stem in the literature and support the “French paradox” concept. Failures of these prostheses with a cemented polyethylene cup are largely on the acetabular side and, as such, the cup is the weak link. Improvements in survival will require optimisation of cup fixation and the use of a ceramic head to reduce wear in patients with a lo ng life expectancy.

Source: International Orthopaedics - December 31, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research