Abstract
Purpose of study
To investigate possible advantages of uncemented over cemented femoral components in hip resurfacing.
Methods
Eighty-seven patients were recruited. Perioperative factors determined cemented or uncemented head utilisation. Minimum follow-up was 24 months. Surgical complications, HHS, periprosthetic radiolucence and femoral neck narrowing were measured.
Results
55 cemented vs. 32 uncemented resurfacings. Cemented group complications: one DVT, one fractured neck of femur. Two patients from this group had periprosthetic radiolucent lines and there was evidence of significant progressive neck narrowing in this group. The uncemented cohort had no complications
Conclusions
There is less femoral neck narrowing in hip resurfacing using uncemented femoral prostheses.
