Research Article

Optimizing Acetabular Component Bone Ingrowth: The Wedge-Fit Bone Preparation Method

Table 2

Failures and complications.

Failure TypeGroup 1Group 2P value

# Cases14961565- -

(1) Revisions

 (a) Failure of Acetabular Ingrowth (<2 years)7 (0.5%)1 (<0.1%)0.0271

 (b) Adverse Wear3 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)0.0735

 (c) Late Acetabular Loosening (>2 years)2 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)0.1443

 (d) Acetabular Component Shift1 (<0.1%)1 (<0.1%)0.9681

(2) Unrevised Cup shift16 (1.1%)7 (0.4%) 0.0424

(3a) Unexplained pain (>2 years, latest F/U)31 (2.2%)21 (2.6%)0.1031

(3b) Unexplained pain (2-4 years, peak pain)39 (2.6%)20 (1.3%)0.0061