THE FURLONG TOTAL HIP - SATISFACTORY INTERIM RESULTS OF A NEW CEMENTED ARTHROPLASTY

Authors
WARREN PJ ODOHERTY D SCOTT G GREENOUGH CG
Citation
Pj. Warren et al., THE FURLONG TOTAL HIP - SATISFACTORY INTERIM RESULTS OF A NEW CEMENTED ARTHROPLASTY, Journal of orthopaedic rheumatology, 6(1), 1993, pp. 33-36
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics,Rheumatology
Journal title
Journal of orthopaedic rheumatology → ACNP
ISSN journal
09519580
Volume
6
Issue
1
Year of publication
1993
Pages
33 - 36
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-9580(1993)6:1<33:TFTH-S>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The results of 148 total hip replacements using the Furlong cemented p rosthesis are reported. Average follow up was 52 months, with a minimu m of 36 months. Operations were performed by all grades of surgeon. De fining survival as retention of the prosthesis the 5-year survivorship was 97%. Significant heterotopic ossification occurred in 12 patients , but this did not affect clinical outcome. It is concluded that the e arly results of this inexpensive prosthesis are satisfactory and there is no reason to reconsider its use.