Migration of the acetabular component after revision with impacted morselized allografts: a radiostereometric 2-year follow-up analysis of 21 cases

Acta Orthop Scand. 1999 Aug;70(4):338-42. doi: 10.3109/17453679908997821.

Abstract

In a consecutive series of hip revisions due to mechanical loosening, using impacted morselized allografts and cement, we followed 21 acetabular components by radiostereometric analysis (RSA) during 2 years. All but 1 acetabular component migrated in the proximal direction (median 2.1 (0.5-6.4) mm). 6 components migrated in the medial direction (median 0.8 (0.4-1.2) mm) and 6 in the lateral (median 0.8 (0.4-2.0) mm). 14 components migrated in the posterior direction (median 0.8 (0.3-2.3) mm) and 1 in the anterior 0.6 mm. The migration rate gradually decreased in all directions, but 7 acetabular components still migrated in at least 1 direction (median 0.3-0.6 mm) between 1.5 and 2 years postoperatively.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Bone Transplantation*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Reoperation
  • Transplantation, Homologous