A new neck preserving total hip arthroplasty for the young patient

Orthopedics. 1994 Mar;17(3):253-9. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-19940301-06.

Abstract

A retrospective review of a femoral neck preserving custom total hip replacement was performed on seven young patients with disabling hip arthrosis. This design was created to provide greater rotational control to off-axis load and to provide greater proximal medial support to counteract varus bending forces. Eight hip arthroplasties, with a minimum follow up of 24 months, were reviewed and all had good and excellent clinical Harris scores. Presented is a treatment alternative to the standard total hip replacement.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Femur Neck*
  • Hip Prosthesis / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome