A randomised controlled trial examining stability of new types of highly porous surfaced acetabular components in total hip replacement [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Donald Howie (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Lucian Solomon

Brief description Numbers of total hip replacements are steadily increasing. The most common complication of hip replacement is late implant loosening, which can be predicted by early migration. We will examine early migration of a trabecular metal acetabular cup without screws, compared to a titanium fibre metal acetabular cup fixed with screws. Ideally, an acetabular cup would achieve a level of initial stability by press-fit alone without screws, as screws increase the risk of bone loss around the prosthesis.

Funding Amount $AUD 216,490.49

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant