Abstract
The first 50 cases using a polycarbonate-urethane acetabular component in the TriboFit® Hip System for human hip reconstruction were reviewed. The average follow-up for cases not revised or deceased prior to 24 months was 28.0 months. The clinical results were similar to those reported in the literature for the same indications and follow-up. Therefore, with 2 to 4 years follow-up, it can be concluded that the TriboFit® Hip System is as safe and effective for use as a hip replacement system in femoral neck fracture patients as traditional hemiarthroplasty systems, and in osteoarthritis patients as a total hip system made of traditional bearing materials.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-155 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Arthroplasty
- Buffer
- Femoral neck fracture
- Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Polycarbonate
- Polyurethane
- Replacement
- TriboFit
- Urethane
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Dentistry(all)
- Medicine(all)