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Cemented Femoral Fixation for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in the United States: How Surgeon-Cemented Volume Impacts Failure Risk.
The Journal of arthroplasty·October 7, 2026·PMID 42843687
Why it mattersCemented femoral fixation is increasingly used in the U.S. for high-risk patients, but outcomes may depend on surgeon experience with the technique. This study quantifies the risk associated with low cemented stem volume, informing referral patterns, surgeon training, and patient counseling.
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