The role of modularity in primary total hip arthroplasty

A combined series of 795 primary SROM (DePuy, Warsaw, Ind) sterns have been reviewed. The mean follow-up is 11 years; 2 (0.25%) were revised for aseptic stern loosening. Two (0.25%) cases of osteolysis distal to the sleeve occurred. 1 of which was revised. The low incidence of distal osteolysis and aseptic loosening justifies the continued use of this stem in primary total hip arthroplasties.