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. 2011 Sep 6;3(2):e16.
doi: 10.4081/or.2011.e16. Epub 2011 Nov 7.

Total Hip Arthroplasty - over 100 years of operative history

Stephen Richard Knight  1 , Randeep Aujla, Satya Prasad Biswas
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Total Hip Arthroplasty - over 100 years of operative history

Stephen Richard Knight et al. Orthop Rev (Pavia). .

Abstract

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has completely revolutionized the nature in which the arthritic hip is treated, and is considered to be one of the most successful orthopaedic interventions of its generation. With over 100 years of operative history, this review examines the progression of the operation from its origins, together with highlighting the materials and techniques that have contributed to its development. Knowledge of its history contributes to a greater understanding of THA, such as the reasons behind selection of prosthetic materials in certain patient groups, while demonstrating the importance of critically analyzing research to continually determine best operative practice. Finally, we describe current areas of research being undertaken to further advance techniques and improve outcomes.

Keywords: Metal-on-metal; ceramic; minimally-invasive.; polyethylene; total hip arthroplasty.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
A polyethylene liner within a cementless titanium acetabular cup. Regenerex®.
Figure 2
Figure 2
A metal-on-metal femoral stem and cup. Note the hydroxyapatite coating over the proximal half of the femoral stem, constituting an uncentered femoral stem. Optimom®.
Figure 3
Figure 3
A ceramic-on-ceramic prosthesis. Note the small head diameter. Stryker®.
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