- Surgeons at Osaka Metropolitan University have conducted a study on two types of stems used in total hip replacement surgery.
- The study focused on traditional fully hydroxyapatite (HA)-coated stems and newly introduced fully HA-coated stems.
- Results showed that new HA stems had larger contact areas with the femur, but traditional HA stems preserved bone density better in the long term.
- The findings are crucial for surgeons in selecting the appropriate stems for total hip replacement surgeries.
- This research aims to enhance patient outcomes, improve quality of life, and reduce the need for revision surgeries in the future.
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Orthopaedics, Surgery