Mechanisms of bone loss associated with total hip replacement.

Jacobs, J J; Sumner, D R; Galante, J O · Orthop Clin North Am · 1993

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Abstract

The pathogenesis of bone loss after total hip arthroplasty is discussed. Two separate processes are considered: adaptive bone remodeling ("stress-shielding") and osteolysis. Clinical and experimental studies that provide the basis for current and future strategies to minimize the occurrence and severity of these phenomena are summarized.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy