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A series of total hip replacements was performed using a proximally porous coated, tapered femoral stem system. At a mean follow-up of 8.1 (5–13) years, 80 out of 107 hips were available for clinical and radiological examination. The mean age at the index procedurewas 58.6 years. The mean Harris Hip Score at final follow-up was 91.7. Radiological ingrowth was observed in 77 femoral stems, 2 stems were fibrous stable and 1 stem was loose.
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Nous avons realisé une étude rétrospective comprenant 80/107 prothèses totale de la hanche en utilisant une tige fémorale avec fixation proximale non- cimentée. L`age moyen des patients lors de l`intervention était de 58.6 ans. La durée moyenne d`observation post-opératoire était de 8.1 ans. Le score de Harris lors du dernier examen clinique était de 91.7. Une incorporation radiologique idéale était observée dans 77 tiges, 2 tiges étaient stables et 1 tige était descellée.
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Weber, D., Pomeroy, D., Brown, R. et al. Proximally porous coated femoral stem in total hip replacement – 5- to 13-year follow-up report. International Orthopaedics SICOT 24, 97–100 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002640000115
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002640000115