Jl. Knight et al., CLINICAL-RESULTS OF THE MIDSTEM POROUS-COATED ANATOMIC UNCEMENTED FEMORAL STEM IN PRIMARY TOTAL HIP-ARTHROPLASTY - A 5 TO 9-YEAR PROSPECTIVE-STUDY, The Journal of arthroplasty, 13(5), 1998, pp. 535-545
The clinical and radiologic results of an inclusive series of 60 patie
nts (70 hips) who had primary total hip arthroplasty using the porous-
coated anatomic (PCA) midstem femoral prosthesis was prospectively stu
died. The midstem component features a proximal circumferential porous
bead coating similar to the PCA primary stem; but increased proximal
thickness, increased length, and a distal anterior curve for additiona
l rotational stability. The mean Harris Hip Score rose from 39.5 point
s before surgery to 91.3 points at a minimum follow-up of 5 years (ave
rage, 69 months); 88% were good or excellent. Moderate or severe thigh
pain on a visual analogue scale was reported by 30% of cases, and was
more common in women. Radiographic analysis indicated preservation of
proximal bone stock and bony ingrowth in 87%, but stem subsidence in
9%. One stem has been revised for subsidence and thigh pain (1.4%). an
d one stem is radiographically loose, but the patient refuses surgical
revision. Endosteal osteolysis vc as rarely seen (2.8%) and was benig
n in appearance. Acetabular components used included 63 nonmodular PCA
metal-backed cups and 7 hemispherical porous ingrowth cups fixed with
screws. One PCA cup was revised for loosening (1.4%), and one is radi
ographically loose but stable (1.4%). Only one cup exhibited an area o
f osteolysis. Ar this intermediate follow-up the clinical outcome of t
he midstem component is stable and excellent. The radiographic results
appear superior to the PCP, primary stem, with a lower incidence of s
tem subsidence and osteolysis.;The prevalence of thigh pain is a conce
rn and we recommend regular follow-up of patients with the midstem fem
oral implant, and the use of a visual analogue thigh pain scale when a
ny femoral prosthesis is evaluated.