A Short Tapered Stem Reduces Intraoperative Complications in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

摘要

BackgroundWhile short-stem design is not a new concept, interest has surged with increasing utilization of less invasive techniques. Short stems are easier to insert through small incisions. Reliable long-term results including functional improvement, pain relief, and implant survival have been reported with standard tapered stems, but will a short taper perform as well?