Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und ihre Grenzgebiete
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Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb · Mar 1999
Comparative Study[Status of cementation technique in total hip endoprostheses in Germany].
The correlation between improved cementing techniques and improved long-term results after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is well documented. The purpose of this study was to assess the use of modern cementing techniques in Germany. ⋯ The results from this survey document, that overall only slightly more than 10% of hips are implanted using second/third generation (modern) cementing techniques with application of pulsed lavage. This has implications on the number of arthroplasties that may require revision. From the data available the current status of cementing technique in Germany cannot be judged satisfactory.