The medium-term results of a cemented Freeman femoral neck-retaining prosthesis

We have reviewed 202 consecutive primary hip replacements using a Freeman c emented femoral component after a mean period of follow-up of 64 months (23 to 113). There was only one revision for aseptic loosening. Retention of t he femoral neck may act to reduce the torsional and shear forces at the imp lant-cement interface and may provide a seal against the migration of polye thylene-laden joint fluid in the potential joint space, The cemented Freema n femoral component with retention of the femoral neck was successful for u p to nine years.