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ArticleJournal of orthopaedics

Outcomes of press-fit uncemented versus cemented hip arthroplasty in the oncologic patient.

Christopher G Larsen, William K Crockatt, Michael Fitzgerald, Nanette Matos, Howard J Goodman, Samuel Kenan, Shachar Kenan

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Article in Journal of orthopaedics. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Christopher G LarsenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health, 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA.
William K CrockattZucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell Health, 500 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549, USA.
Michael FitzgeraldDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health, 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA.
Nanette MatosZucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell Health, 500 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549, USA.
Howard J GoodmanDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health, 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA.
Samuel KenanDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health, 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA.
Shachar KenanDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health, 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA.
Northwell Health · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesCemented hip arthroplasty is considered the standard of care for treating both osteoporotic femoral neck fractures and pathologic disease of the proximal femur due to the ability to achieve strong fixation in poor quality bone. There is minimal literature evaluating uncemented arthroplasty for pathologic disease of the proximal femur. This objective of this study is to compare outcomes of patients undergoing cemented and uncemented arthroplasty of the proximal femur for an oncologic indication.

methodsPatients who underwent hip arthroplasty procedures in one health system for an oncologic indication were identified. Demographics, cancer history, operative history, and complications were collected retrospectively. Harris Hip Scores (HHS) and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Scores (MSTS) were prospectively collected via telephone.

results41 patients met criteria for review. 18 underwent cemented and 23 underwent uncemented arthroplasty. There were no significant differences in age, demographics, complications, 30-day mortality, intraoperative blood loss, transfusion requirements, average HHS, or average MSTS.

conclusionNo significant differences were found for patients undergoing hip arthroplasty for an oncologic indication regardless of whether or not the femoral component was cemented. Our results suggest that cemented and uncemented techniques are both safe and effective methods to be used at the oncologic surgeon's discretion.

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Cemented arthroplastyMetastatic diseaseMusculoskeletal systemOutcomesSurgical proceduresUncemented arthroplasty

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PMID32425417
PMCPMC7225596
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