Uncemented hip replacement surgery uses implants with roughened surfaces designed to allow the patient's bone to grow directly onto the implant, creating a strong, natural biological bond. Unlike cemented implants, which rely on bone cement that can degrade and fracture, uncemented implants depend on this natural bone integration for long-term stability. Researchers have conducted in-depth studies using cadaver specimens, high-resolution micro-CT imaging, and digital volume correlation (DVC) to investigate how common surgical practices influence bone response during uncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA).
Source: Medical Xpress
