Abstract
PURPOSE: To assess short- to medium-term outcome of the Omnifit constrained acetabular component in preventing dislocation in at-risk patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA).
METHODS: 81 patients (mean age, 77 years) underwent either primary or revision THA with an Omnifit constrained acetabular component and were followed up clinically and radiologically for a mean period of 24 months.
RESULTS: There was one dislocation and one revision for avulsion of the acetabulum. The remaining prostheses remained well fixed.
CONCLUSIONS: In the short- to medium-term, the Omnifit constrained acetabular component is effective in preventing primary and recurrent dislocation in at-risk patients. Long-term follow-up is needed to assess whether good fixation is maintained. The Omnifit acetabular cup is recommended for elderly patients with limited life expectancy and functional demands.
Translated title of the contribution | Omnifit acetabular component: a solution to preventing and treating dislocation |
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Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 167 - 169 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Hong Kong) |
Volume | 15 (2) |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2007 |