Clinical Results after 2-4 Years with a New MMA/DMA/IBMA Bone Cement Used for Fixation of the Femoral Stem

Abstract

A series of 190 consecutive patients were followed 30 (24-44) months after fixation of the femoral stem with a new MMA/DMA/IBMA bone cement at total hip arthroplasty. Clinically, the patients performed as traditionally reported with cemented implants. Revision surgery for loosening had been undertaken in 2%, and a further 2% were assessed as loose. Polished Exeter® stems subsided 3+ mm in every fifth case, as could be expected, but any other radiological changes were rarely found. The short term results with this new product is considered acceptable.