Abstract
Twenty-eight Hybrid total hip arthroplasties in 22 rheumatoid arthritis patients were reviewed after a follow-up period of 1 to 7, 9 years (mean 3 years). The average age of patients was 61 years. The average preoperative JOA score preoperatively was 38.3 points and increased to 70.1 points. Radiographic analysis showed radiolucent lines on the acetabular component were seen in 24% of the cases and migration in 7%. Radioluent lines on the femoral-side of the prosthesis were seen in 7% of the cases. We are able to recommend Hybrid total hip arthroplasty as a potentially useful method for patients with rheumatoid arthritis after a short follow-up period.
