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CLINICAL AND RADIOGRAPHIC RESULTS OF A MODERN, CEMENTLESS MODULAR CUP DESIGN FOR TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. 4 TO 7 YEAR FOLLOWUP.



Abstract

First generation uncemented modular cups reproduciblyfixed to bone but they were associated with unacceptable rates of pelvicosteolysis and mechanical failure. Consequently, second generation cups weredeveloped with shells having a limited number of holes or no holes, and improved conformity and locking mechanisms with the liner. The purpose of this study is to report the clinical and radiographic results of a second generation acetabular component for primary total hip arthroplasty.

297 patients who underwent 335 consecutive primary total hip arthroplasties by a single surgeon with the Trilogy modular acetabular component were followed clinically with the Hospital for Special Surgery Hip Scoring System and radiographs, for 4 to 7 years. All cups were implanted with a press-fit technique.

This second generation acetabular cup design achieved predictable fixation and was associated with a low prevalence of revision for loosening and low prevalence of osteolysis at an intermediate follow up.

Correspondence should be addressed to Richard Komistek, PhD, International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, PO Box 6564, Auburn, CA 95604, USA. E-mail: ista@pacbell.net