First experiences with the Fitmore® hip stem – Early results of the 16-month monitoring

Marko Mladenović; Ivan Micić; Predrag Stojiljković; Saša Milenković; Desimir Mladenović

doi:10.2298/VSP150514145M

Marko Mladenović Clinic for Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Clinical Centar Niš, Niš, Serbia
Ivan Micić Clinic for Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Clinical Centar Niš, Niš, Serbia
Predrag Stojiljković Clinic for Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Clinical Centar Niš, Niš, Serbia
Saša Milenković Clinic for Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Clinical Centar Niš, Niš, Serbia
Desimir Mladenović Clinic for Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Clinical Centar Niš, Niš, Serbia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/VSP150514145M

Keywords: arthroplasty, replacement, hip, orthopedic procedures, postoperative period, recovery of function,

Abstract

Background/Aim. Fitmore^® hip stem belongs to the group of short stem prostheses with the metaphysar stabilization, with its shape and form that protects the bone mass in the greater trochanter region and the distal part of the femur. The aim of this paper was to present the early postoperative results in patients with implanted Fitmore^® hip stem and point out some of the advantages. Methods. A series of 10 patients with implanted Fitmore^® hip stem, was included in this study. The average age of the patients was 54.5 (48–65) years. There were 5 women and 5 men. The total monitoring time was 16 months. To rate the condition of the hip joint we used The Western Ontario and Mc Master Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score. We also monitored the degree of hip pain, hip flexion, heterotopic ossification and indentation in the stem of the prosthesis. Results. After 12 months of monitoring 9 (90%) of the patients had no pain in the thigh region, and only 1 (10%) experienced mild pain. The hip flexion rose from the average 89° to postoperative 114°. WOMAC score rose as well, from 49 to 94 average points. Indentation in the stem was registered 3 months after the operation in 2 (20%) of the patients – in one of the patients the indentation was 3 mm and in the other patient 5 mm. After the 16-month monitoring, the results were excellent. The monitoring period was short though it should be continued and the results should be presented after 5 and then after 10 years. Conclusion. Early results of the implantation Fitmore stem showed good bone ingrowth with excellent functional result.

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