MEDIUM-TERM RESULTS WITH THE LINK CEMENT- FREE TOTAL HIP-REPLACEMENT

Since 3/84 340 primary implantations with the uncemented ,,Link'' hip system (Rib-Typ V socket) were done. The results with an average follo w up of 3,2 years are published. Only 2,17% revision had to be suffere d in the rib stem, while 0,77% socket revision had to be done. Accordi ng to the score of Merle d'Aubigne the values of pain increased from 2 ,87% to 5,38%, walking ability from 3,68% to 5,27% and the range of mo tion from 133-degrees to 199-degrees. A high rate of good and satisfyi ng results proved this anatomical implant system to be a good alternat ive in total hip replacement in younger patients.