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Adult Reconstruction
intermediate
X-Type

Cementless Acetabular Cup

Implant Design

A 58-year-old active woman with hip osteoarthritis is scheduled for primary total hip arthroplasty. The surgeon plans to use a cementless press-fit acetabular component. The patient asks about how this implant achieves fixation without cement. Regarding cementless acetabular cups:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

Cementless acetabular cups achieve fixation through initial press-fit (interference fit of 1-2mm und...

B

Ideal pore size for bone ingrowth is 100-400 micrometers; bone grows into (ingrowth) or onto (ongrow...

C

Cementless cups require cement for primary fixation; bone ingrowth is not possible; pore sizes shoul...

D

Cup positioning targets 40 degrees inclination and 15-25 degrees anteversion (Lewinnek safe zone); m...

E

Cementless cups have become the dominant acetabular fixation method with excellent long-term survivo...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option