Reduced Survival for Uncemented Compared to Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty after Operatively Treated Acetabular Fractures

Post traumatic arthritis and avascular necrosis of the femoral head are common complications after operatively treated acetabular fractures. This may cause severe disabilities for the patient, necessitating a total hip arthroplasty. Even though an arthroplasty may provide good symptomatic relief, the long-term results are more uncertain and no consensus exists according to preferred prosthetic designs. With this cohort study, we aimed to investigate the medium to long term arthroplasty survival and clinical results of total hip arthroplasty after operatively treated acetabular fractures.

Source: Injury - September 1, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: John Clarke-Jenssen, Marianne Westberg, Olav R øise, Stein Arne Øvre Storeggen, Tone Bere, Ingunn Silberg, Jan Erik Madsen Source Type: research