Effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty in the management of hip osteonecrosis

Orthop Clin North Am. 2004 Jul;35(3):359-64, x. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2004.02.007.

Abstract

Total hip replacement initially showed universally bad results when performed in hips with advanced stages of osteonecrosis. Newer techniques and implants remarkably improved these results. Today cementless or hybrid total hip arthroplasty for osteonecrosis is proven to be safe and effective and to have survivorship similar to cases with osteoarthritis. Newer,more durable bearing surfaces will further improve the longevity of this procedure.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / methods*
  • Female
  • Femur Head Necrosis / diagnosis
  • Femur Head Necrosis / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain Measurement
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Recovery of Function
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome