Long-term results of an anatomically implanted hip arthroplasty with a short stem prosthesis (MiniHipTM).

CONCLUSION: Regarding these first long-term results on the MiniHipTM, the implant performed exceedingly well with a high rate of survivorship for aseptic loosening. Our radiological results within the Gruen zones support the design rationale of the Minihip to provide a reliable metaphyseal anchoring with the expected proximal, more physiological load transfer. This might minimize or exclude a stress shielding which might be associated with thigh pain, proximal bone loss and an increased risk of aseptic loosening. The MiniHipTM is a reliable partial-neck retaining prosthesis with good a clinical long-term outcome in younger as well as elderly patients. PMID: 30364820 [PubMed]
Source: World Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: World J Orthop Source Type: research