BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic bone loss occurs around uncemented femoral stems and may be influenced by the stem size. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We studied 138 consecutive patients, 3 (2-7) years on average after a total hip arthroplasty operation (THA) for unilateral osteoarthritis with the Bi-Metric uncemented femoral stem. We analyzed Harris hip score and bone mineral density. RESULTS: The mean Harris hip score was 97 at follow-up. Bone mineral density decreased proximally by 19% in both Gruen zones 1 and 7. Bone loss in zones 1, 2, 6, and 7 was significantly associated with stem size. Distally, a small gain in bone mass was found in zones 3 and 5 for medium femoral sizes. INTERPRETATION: We found a marked proximal BMD loss, especially for the larger stems, which may be specific for this particular implant. Long-term studies should reveal whether this proximal bone loss will affect the longevity of the THA.
BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic bone loss occurs around uncemented femoral stems and may be influenced by the stem size. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We studied 138 consecutive patients, 3 (2-7) years on average after a total hip arthroplasty operation (THA) for unilateral osteoarthritis with the Bi-Metric uncemented femoral stem. We analyzed Harris hip score and bone mineral density. RESULTS: The mean Harris hip score was 97 at follow-up. Bone mineral density decreased proximally by 19% in both Gruen zones 1 and 7. Bone loss in zones 1, 2, 6, and 7 was significantly associated with stem size. Distally, a small gain in bone mass was found in zones 3 and 5 for medium femoral sizes. INTERPRETATION: We found a marked proximal BMD loss, especially for the larger stems, which may be specific for this particular implant. Long-term studies should reveal whether this proximal bone loss will affect the longevity of the THA.
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