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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 7/2010

01-10-2010 | Original Paper

Long-term results of the threaded Weill cup in primary total hip arthroplasty

A 15–20-year follow-up study

Authors: Michael Clarius, Alexander W. Jung, Patric Raiss, Marcus R. Streit, Christian Merle, Peter R. Aldinger

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 7/2010

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Abstract

Uncemented, threaded acetabular components with smooth surface treatment were widely used in continental Europe in the 1970s and 1980s for primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Previously published studies showed high failure rates in the mid-term. In a consecutive series of 116 patients, 127 threaded cups with smooth surface treatment (Weill cup; Zimmer, Winterthur, Switzerland) were implanted in combination with one type of uncemented stem. Patients were followed up clinically and radiographically. Mean time of follow-up was 17 years (range 15–20). At the time of follow-up, the acetabular component had been revised or was awaiting revision in 30 hips (24%). Two hips were revised for infection and 23 for aseptic loosening. Four polyethylene liners were exchanged because of excessive wear. One hip was awaiting revision. The survival rate for all acetabular revisions including one hip awaiting revision was 75% (95%CI: 65–85%) at 17 years. These results support the view that smooth, threaded acetabular components do not provide satisfactory long-term fixation and should be abandoned. It is important to closely monitor patients with these components as the failure rate remains high in the long-term.
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Metadata
Title
Long-term results of the threaded Weill cup in primary total hip arthroplasty
A 15–20-year follow-up study
Authors
Michael Clarius
Alexander W. Jung
Patric Raiss
Marcus R. Streit
Christian Merle
Peter R. Aldinger
Publication date
01-10-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 7/2010
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-009-0844-8

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