Results of uncemented total hip replacement done in very young patients
Keywords:
Uncemented total hip arthroplasty, Young adultsAbstract
Background:Only few long term studies have evaluated the use of cement less Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) in the younger population (<50 Years). Most long term studies performed with cement and have demonstrated inferior durability compared with THA in older patients.
Methods:We had total of 15 patients (20 hips) of hip arthritis, 5 cases were bilateral; 12 males and 3 females; mean age: 25 years (range 21-29 years). All patients underwent uncemented total hip arthroplasty using ceramic heads and highly cross-linked polyethylene cups.
Results:All the patients were available for follow-up. Average follow-up period was 2 years (range 1-3 years). The mean Harris hip score improved from 44 preoperatively to 90 postoperatively. No complications were seen in any patients. Mean time to return to work was 16 weeks.
Conclusions:This study shows that uncemented total hip replacement in the very young patient can provide good functional improvement and relief of symptoms at short term.
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