Long-term Outcomes of Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Modular Fluted Conical Femoral Stem.

Background: This study presents minimum 6-year follow-up data on the survival and satisfaction of an uncemented modular revision femoral system, following on from our previously published earlier results.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all revision hip arthroplasties performed at our institution between January 2005 and October 2012, using a single modular femoral revision system. Patient-reported outcomes were collected (satisfaction score and Oxford Hip Score).

Technical note: acetabular augmentation with customisable cementless all-polyethylene insert.

Acetabular augmentation is a challenge for complex primary and revision hip surgery. Several methods exist to recreate a supportive, hemispherical acetabulum where a defect exists, however, these can be complex, expensive, time consuming, and limited by available size and shape. We present a simple, inexpensive, quick and customisable method of acetabular augmentation using cementless polyethylene with titanium coating.

Survivorship and Patient-Reported Outcomes of an Uncemented Vitamin E-Infused Monoblock Acetabular Cup: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Addition of vitamin E to polyethylene is theorized to reduce the potential for oxidative wear in acetabular components. This paper presents a multicenter prospective cohort study that reports on outcomes from use of a Vitamin E-infused highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular cup.

Methods: Patients were recruited across nine medical institutions.

Midterm Outcomes of Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Modular Revision Hip System.

Background: The growth in hip arthroplasty surgery has meant a corresponding escalating revision burden with increasing challenges for the orthopaedic surgeon. The purpose of this study was to review clinical outcomes of a modular revision hip system within a single institution.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed a cohort of modular revision hip system stems performed in our institution between January 2005 and October 2012 giving a potential minimum follow-up of 2 years.

Computer navigated total knee arthroplasty: the learning curve.

The learning curve for computer navigated total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is not well defined. We collected data prospectively on a consultant surgeon's first 50 navigated TKAs. Over the same period, matching data was taken from 50 consecutive cases performed by an expert who has performed over 1000 navigated TKAs.