New Implant Introduction in Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Radiostereometric Analysis - A Cautionary Note

It has been proposed that the introduction of new hip implant technology in Orthopaedic surgery be conducted in a more controlled manner in order to properly ensure patient safety and the likelihood of favourable outcomes. This stepwise introduction would first require a prospective randomized study in a small cohort of patients, using radiostereometric analysis (RSA). The aim of this study was to determine if the recent literature supports the use of RSA as an early screening tool to accurately predict the long-term outcomes of cementless femoral stems.
Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research
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