Joseph F Fetto
Japan
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Cementless Total Hip Replacement with a "Lateral Flare Stem": An Average of 15 Years Follow-up of Previously Reported Cases
Author(s): Yasushi Oshima and Joseph F FettoYasushi Oshima and Joseph F Fetto
Introduction: To demonstrate the physiological mechanical forces on the medial and lateral femoral cortices in Total Hip Replacement (THR), the cementless “lateral flare” femoral stem has been developed, established, and clinically validated at our institution. The mid-term outcomes had been reported, and therefore, the long-term outcomes of this femoral stem were evaluated in this study.
Patients and methods: A total of 62 hips in 58 consecutive patients, which had been previously reported, were investigated by physical examinations, radiographic evaluations and telephone interviews.
Results: There were 49 hips in 45 patients (79.0%) available for long-term follow-up. of the 49 hips; the mean duration of follow-up period was 15.8 ± 1.5 years (10.1-17.9 years). There were no cases of critical stress sh.. View More»
