Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2006; 73(1):6-9 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2006/001

The Charnley Hip Replacement - 43 Years of Clinical SuccessCurrent concepts review

B. M. WROBLEWSKI*, P. D. SINEY, P. A. FLEMING
The John Charnley Research Institute, Wrightington Hospital, Nr. Wigan, U. K.

The Carnley low-frictional torque arthroplasty of the hip with 22.225 mm diameter head and thick ultra high molecular weigh polyethylene cup, both components grouted with cold curing acrylic cement, has reached 43 years of clinical success. Follow-up past 30 years is now available. Over 96% of patients are satiscied with the result. Post operative activity level is a reflection of patient selection. The neuropathic nature of the new joint does not reflect the mechanical state of the arthroplasty: regular follow-up with good quality radiographs is essential. Revisions may have to be undertaken for asymptomatic radiographic changes: a principle that must be understood and accepted before the primary procedure.
The long-term problems are wear and cup loosening and strain shielding of the proximal femur. Long-term success will be further extended by understanding and practical application of the principles at the primary procedure and use of low wear materials for the articulation. The operation of total hip arthroplasty marks the beginning and not the end of treatment.

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WROBLEWSKI BM, SINEY PD, FLEMING PA. The Charnley Hip Replacement - 43 Years of Clinical Success. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2006;73(1):6-9. doi: 10.55095/achot2006/001. PubMed PMID: 16613741.
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