[Harris and Galante non-cemented total hip prosthesis. 1st results]

Amongst the various models of total hip prosthesis available on the market, the Harris and Galante non-cemented implant constitutes an attractive alternative. The authors report their preliminary experience on the basis of a limited series (77 hips) and a follow-up of 6 to 30 months. The hemispherical acetabular prosthesis, which is very easy to use, induces a local reaction in about 10% of cases. The femoral pivot, inserted by means of a very sophisticated apparatus, is more frequently responsible for local reactions (4 circumferential rings, 2 of which were asymptomatic, and 24 partial rings particularly in Gruen's zone 1). Although the preliminary results of this short series appear to be encouraging (59 operated patients out of 63 were scored as D5 - D6), a longer follow-up is nevertheless essential.