Cementless revision total hip arthroplasty without allograft in severe proximal femoral defects

This study evaluates the difficult reconstructive challenge of severe proximal femoral bone loss. We present intermediate-term results of 46 hips with extensive proximal femoral bone loss that underwent revision total hip arthroplasty using cementless distal fixation without supplemental allograft. All were evaluated with the Harris hip score at a minimum of 2 years. Radiographs were assessed using the Engh fixation scale. At a mean of 6.4 (range 2-12) years, 43 of the 46 prostheses were functioning well. Two patients required revision for symptomatic loosening, and 1 prosthesis remains radiographically loose with a fair clinical score. Mean Harris hip score was 77 at last follow-up. There were 6 intraoperative femur fractures, 9 dislocations, 10 cases of severe stress shielding, and no infections.