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The Relative Merits of Cemented and Uncemented Prostheses in Total Hip Arthroplasty

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The results of modern cemented and uncemented total hip arthroplasties are outstanding and both systems have their advantages and disadvantages. This paper aims to examine the designs of different types of prostheses, some history behind their development and the reported results. Particular emphasis is placed on cemented stem design and the details of cementing technique.

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Maggs, J., Wilson, M. The Relative Merits of Cemented and Uncemented Prostheses in Total Hip Arthroplasty. IJOO 51, 377–385 (2017). https://doi.org/10.4103/ortho.IJOrtho_405_16

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