[Long-term results with the Harris-Galante press-fit-cup].

Aim: The present work aims at evaluating the clinical and radiological long-term results of the Harris-Galante press-fit cup.

Method: At an average follow-up time of 9.5 years (min. 9, max. 10.3) 123 patients with 138 Harris-Galante press-fit cups (HGP) were examined clinically and radiology. The clinical evaluation was done with the Harris hip score. Together with the HGP, which was inserted in all cases, five different femoral stems were implanted. A lateral approach, according to the technique of Watson-Jones, was used in all cases.

Results: The mean follow-up Harris hip score was 89 of 100 points and is assessed as a good result. 7 cups (5%) were classed as being radiological loose, but only one case had also clinical symptoms. A total of 10 cups (6.8%) had to be revised. 3 cups (2 %) had to be revised because of aseptic loosening. This result represents a survival rate of 93.2% according to Kaplan-Meier.

Conclusion: The long-term clinical and radiological results of the Harris-Galante press-fit cup and there fixation method can assessed as good.