Early results of metal on metal articulation total hip arthroplasty in young patients

Med J Malaysia. 2004 Dec:59 Suppl F:3-7.

Abstract

We report our early experience of 20 cases of metal on metal articulation total hip arthroplasty in 19 young patients. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head (63%) was the commonest diagnosis for patients undergoing this procedure, followed by osteoarthritis (21%). In general, most of the patients were young and physically active with an average age of 43.1 years (range, 25 to 58 years). The average follow-up period was 18 months (range, 7 to 46 months). The mean total Harris Hip Score preoperatively and at final follow-up was 31 points and 89 points respectively. The mean total Pain Score improved from an average of 11.5 to 41.1 points at final follow-up. Sixteen (84%) of the patients had a good to excellent hip score. There was one dislocation, which stabilized after reduction and conservative management. One case of early infection underwent a two-staged revision.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthrography
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Femur Head Necrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur Head Necrosis / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metals
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoarthritis, Hip / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteoarthritis, Hip / surgery
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Metals