Is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis better?
The answer to this question is different for different people. Because each person?s condition is unique, the doctor and you must weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Cemented replacements are more frequently used for older, less active people and people with weak bones, such as those who have osteoporosis, while uncemented replacements are more frequently used for younger, more active people. Studies show that cemented and uncemented prostheses have comparable rates of success. Studies also indicate that if you need an additional hip replacement, or revision, the rates of success for cemented and uncemented prostheses are comparable. However, more long-term data are available in the United States for hip replacements with cemented prostheses, because doctors have been using them here since the late 1960s, whereas uncemented prostheses were not introduced until the late 1970s. The primary disadvantage of an uncemented prosthesis is the extended recovery period. Because it takes a lo
