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Increased migration with biodegradable restrictor in total hip arthroplasty
August 2013
Increased migration with biodegradable restrictor in total hip arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Prospective Comparison of Cement Restrictor Migration in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2006 Jan;21(1):92-6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
32 patients were randomized to receive either a ultra high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) cement restrictor or a biodegradable cement restrictor as part of a total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedure. The primary outcome was migration behaviour and the results indicated that the biodegradable restrictor allowed for significantly more migration compared to the UHMWPE restrictor, making the bio...
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