The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 21, Issue: 6, Page: 846-851

Early Clinical and Radiographic Analysis of the Fitmore Cup

Merican, Azhar M; Randle, Raymond
Hip
The Fitmore titanium mesh cementless acetabular component in 115 hip arthroplasties was reviewed at an average of 33 months of follow-up. None were revised nor had infection. One hip dislocated 4 years postoperatively. Two femoral components were revised. The average Harris Hip Score at the last follow-up was 90 points. In the 96 sets of radiographs available, there was no loosening or new radiolucency. One hip had nonprogressive osteolysis adjacent to a screw. This press-fit cup has its polar region flattened and is rim loading. Noncontact (gaps) at the acetabular floor is expected and is not critical for fixation. In all but 6 hips, these gaps filled. In 5 hips, a minimal gap (≤0.5 mm) remained in part of the equatorial region. The Fitmore cup osseointegrates successfully.

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