Abstract
We report the results of a consecutive series of 500 patients treated with a follow-up range from 5–12 years.
Ten patients were lost to follow-up and 398 patients [81%] died. The mean age was 82 years, with 85% being women. Forty-six patients [9.2%] required a second operation of any type, with revision performed in 23 [4.6%]. Of the long-term survivors 66 [81%] had none or minimal pain, whilst 5 [6%] had reported constant pain in the hip.
This is the largest consecutive series, with the following follow-up, reported and for the frail elderly patient this prosthesis can still be recommended.
The abstracts were prepared by Mr Tim Briggs. (Editoral Secretary 2003/4) Correspondence should be addressed to him at Lane Farm, Chapel Lane, Totternhoe, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2BZ, United Kingdom