Loose Acetabulum Cups by Dr. Bose
The issue of cup slippage in the immediate postop
period is a controversial one.
While bone ingrowth takes around 6 wks. – the
hydroxy apatite to bone chemical reaction can occur
much more quickly.
If we surgeons feel that the
cup is not perfectly tight ( press fit) during the
surgery then we restrict activities for a 6 -8 wk
period .This is done in the hope that no
precipitating event would occur that would … Read the rest