Uncemented total hip replacements and thigh pain.

We reviewed 51 uncemented total hip replacements (THRs) in 44 patients (mean age 62 years) and average postoperative follow-up period of 4 years. The evaluation system used was based on that of D'Aubigne-Postel-Charnley, and the excellent and very good results totalled over 90%. There were no revisions or aseptic loosenings, and only one late infection and one death due to cardiac infarction.

Simplified approach to cryoprecipitate coagulum pyelolithotomy.

A simplified approach to coagulum pyelolithotomy, utilizing ureteral catheters for injection of the coagulum, is advantageous for small intrarenal pelves, or when it is difficult to mobilize the kidney because of a previous operation. The approach is technically easy and straight-forward. We highly recommend its use in selected cases.