Abstract
From 1984 to 1988, 37 revisions in 35 cases of failed aseptic cemented total hip arthroplasties were performed with allograft acetabular reconstruction and cemented implants. The allograf is were all preserved at-75°C. The average age at revision was 61.8 years, ranging from 36 to 81. There were 33 women, two of whom had bilateral revision, and 2 men in this series. The average follow-up period was 4 years, 8 months, with a range of 3 years to 6 years, 9 months. The average postoperative JOA hip score was 76.2, and 34 of the revised joints had no or slight pain. Radiographic loosening or collapse of the graft occurred in four hips, but none of the components has required revision. Though our clinical experience is short, we find it very encouraging.
