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. 2017 Mar;41(3):645-659.
doi: 10.1007/s00264-016-3377-y. Epub 2016 Dec 21.

The evolution of outcomes and indications for the dual-mobility cup: a systematic review

Cécile Batailler  1 , Camdon Fary  1 , Régis Verdier  1 , Thierry Aslanian  1 , Jacques Caton  1 , Sebastien Lustig  2
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The evolution of outcomes and indications for the dual-mobility cup: a systematic review

Cécile Batailler et al. Int Orthop. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Purpose: Instability following total hip arthroplasty remains a common and disabling complication. The dual mobility cup (DMC) allows a reduction in the dislocation rate. An increasing number of studies have been undertaken to better understand DMC long term outcomes and complications. The goal of this systematic review was to clarify its different uses and outcomes according to the indications.

Methods: A comprehensive literature review was performed using the keywords 'dual mobility' and 'tripolar cup' with no limit regarding the year of publication. One hundred seventy six publications were identified.

Results: Current literature shows that "contemporary" dual mobility cup are a significant indication to manage instability following primary and revision hip arthroplasty. Survivorship at midterm is comparable to other articulations for primary THA, but is more difficult to evaluate in revision. Intra-prosthetic dislocation, wear, and loosening are now uncommon with new generations of DMC.

Conclusions: Compared to previous generations of DMC, the current "contemporary" DMC presents a significant improvement. Current literature reveals a tendency to increase the indications but further studies with long term follow up remain important to consolidate these findings.

Keywords: Dislocation; Dual mobility cup; Loosening; Revision surgery; Total hip arthroplasty.

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