failure of the acetabular prosthesis stress shielding
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient selection: - Unilateral THA - Diagnosis: primary osteoarthritis (OA) - No heterolateral complaints / symptoms fitting OA - Patients should be
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria*s: - No bone metabolism diseases - No anti osteoporotic supplements and oestrogen medications - Previous acetabular operative reconstructions (Bilateral) - Post operative complications such as infections, recurrent luxations, acetabular fractures, non compliance with normal post operative care / rehabilitation program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is bone mineral density (BMD). BMD is determined as the mean mineral content (g/cm3) on a CT, measured in a zone of interest. Measurements are performed 1 week post operative , 6 months and 2 year (primairy endpoint) post operative. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Osteolyses, pain, functional outcome and adverse effects. | — |
Countries
Netherlands