Uncertainty and lack of data complicate use of short-stem total hip implants (OrthoSuperSite)
Hip implants featuring a shortened femoral stem are designed to preserve bone stock during total hip arthroplasty while offering a more physiologic replication of normal human anatomy compared with longer stem prostheses. Nearly a decade after their release, surgeons continue to experiment with their use and some find them as effective as longer stem hip prostheses.
Surgeons discuss these points:
Preserve normal anatomy
The learning curve
Rest fit vs. press fit
Minimally invasive surger...
