A new neck preserving total hip arthroplasty for the young patient.

Abstract

A retrospective review of a femoral neck preserving custom total hip replacement was performed on seven young patients with disabling hip arthrosis. This design was created to provide greater rotational control to off-axis load and to provide greater proximal medial support to counteract varus bending forces. Eight hip arthroplasties, with a minimum follow up of 24 months, were reviewed and all had good and excellent clinical Harris scores. Presented is a treatment alternative to the standard total hip replacement.