All patients undergoing uncemented total hip arthroplasty for end stage hip disease related
to osteonecrosis of the femoral head were assessed prospectively between November 1983
and October 1992. The results of clinical evaluation using the Harris Hip score and
radiographic assessment of fixation were analyzed to identify features of success or failure
that may be unique to this population. Four different stem types and 4 different acetabular
components were used. Sixty-four patients had 98 hips implanted during the time of the …