COMMENTARY ON “OSTEOLYSIS IN TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY IN RELATION TO METAL ION RELEASE: COMPARISON BETWEEN MONOLITHIC PROSTHESES AND DIFFERENT MODULARITIES”. WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE ON THE REAL PROS AND CONS?

¹ Trauma and Orthopaedics, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, United Kingdom

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Journal of Orthopedics 2022 Jan-Apr; 14(1): 42-44
https://doi.org/10.69149/orthopedics/2022v14iss1_1

Received: 3 February 2022 Accepted: 1 March 2022

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Abstract

The progress in the field of total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been immense over the past 20 years or so, and outcomes have definitely improved. However, there are still significant debated aspects that need further evidence and research. A great potential for better results has been brought by the introduction of modular THA implants. Their advantages and disadvantages have been hypothesized and studied, but uncertainty still remains. Particularly, further evidence is needed to establish internationally accepted indications and guidelines, able to resolve doubts, and provide surgeons with the appropriate knowledge to balance the pros and cons of the available surgical alternatives and conservative strategies in revision surgery (1-3).

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