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. 2008 Jan;23(1):1-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2006.12.102.

Long-term outcome of surface replacement with comparison to an age- and time-matched primary total hip arthroplasty cohort

Russell D Meldrum  1 , G Peter Maiers 2nd, Judy R Feinberg, J Andrew Parr, William N Capello, Justin J Park
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Long-term outcome of surface replacement with comparison to an age- and time-matched primary total hip arthroplasty cohort

Russell D Meldrum et al. J Arthroplasty. 2008 Jan.

Abstract

Surface replacement (SR) was introduced as a bone-conserving alternative to total hip arthroplasty (THA) 3 decades ago, then was abandoned due to polyethylene wear, stress shielding, and loosening. Improved bearing surfaces have renewed interest in SR. This study examined long-term SR outcome compared to an age- and time-matched THA cohort. Average age was 47 years at index procedure with 16 years follow-up (range, 5-28). Revision rates were 86% and 40% in SR and THA groups, respectively. However, at 20 years, with an end point of either intact SR or primary THA in the SR group, survivorship was 64% +/- 6% versus 39% +/- 7% unrevised in THA cohort. Contemporary and rapidly changing technology may result in longer-term SR success and improved THA longevity in young patients.

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