Short Stem versus Standard Stem Hip Arthroplasty Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

otal hip arthroplasty (THA) has been deemed as “the operation of the century” due to its excellent clinical outcome and patient satisfaction rates. This highly effective procedure was originally intended for elderly, low-demand patients but improvements in implant technology, tribology, and surgical techniques led to the extension of indications over a wide range of ages. Thus, nowadays THA is increasingly offered to young and active patients as well as to elderly and less demanding ones with end-stage osteoarthritis of the hip. The hip joint consists of a ball (at the top of the femur, also known as the thigh bone) and a socket (in the pelvis, also known as the hip bone). Hip replacement surgery includes replacement of one or both parts.