
pmid: 12730934
Cemented acetabular options have failed anywhere between 10% and 23% over the years and have not improved with increasing cement technology. Cementless technology, however, has basically stopped the problems of prosthesis loosening; however, wear has become a major concern. With present day cement techniques, no radiolucent lines, and a compression-molded polyethylene acetabular component, there is less than a 1% failure rate. The question is, however, whether cementing is technically feasible. Even for experienced surgeons, there is at least a 10% chance of a radiolucent line. Therefore, clinicians should work to develop better bearing surfaces so that cementless technology can be used extensively.
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Bone Cements, Humans, Acetabulum, Cementation
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Bone Cements, Humans, Acetabulum, Cementation
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