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. 2004 Feb;19(2):151-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2003.10.003.

Primary total hip arthroplasty with an uncemented femoral component: a long-term study of the Taperloc stem

Javad Parvizi  1 , Kjell S Keisu, William J Hozack, Peter F Sharkey, Richard H Rothman
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Primary total hip arthroplasty with an uncemented femoral component: a long-term study of the Taperloc stem

Javad Parvizi et al. J Arthroplasty. 2004 Feb.

Abstract

The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the long-term result of a tapered, uncemented femoral component. We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and radiographic records of 121 patients (129 hips) who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty with the use of the Taperloc uncemented stem. Follow-up averaged 11 years (range, 6-15 years). The mean Harris Hip Score at the latest follow-up was 92.1. Thigh pain was reported in 5 patients (3.6%). One stem was revised at 6 years because of severe proximal femoral osteolysis. There was no evidence of radiographic subsidence or loosening around any stems. The overall medium- to long-term outcome of the Taperloc stem is excellent, with a low revision rate and high patient satisfaction.

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