Loosening of the lubinus hip: 202 cases followed for 3-6 years

Abstract

Survivorship methods were applied to a consecutive series of 202 primary Lubinus total hip arthroplasties followed for 3 to 6 years. After 5 years, the revision rate was 3 percent, and the radiographic loosening rate was 13 percent for the socket and 10 percent for the stem. © 1990 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.