A Randomised Single Centre Study to Compare the Long-term Performance of 4 Designs of the DePuy Ultima LX Stem in Primary Total Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis, Post-traumatic Arthritis, Collagen Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoarthritis focused on measuring Hip, Cemented
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Current indications for primary total hip arthroplasty utilising a cemented femoral component. These include pain, deformity and loss of function which are not responsive to medical treatment Exclusion Criteria: i) Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty ii) Rheumatoid arthritis iii) Age greater than 80 years at time of surgery iv) Age less than 60 years at time of surgery v) Previous hip joint sepsis vi) Obesity vii) Patient likely to remain housebound once rehabilitation is complete
Sites / Locations
- Epsom General Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
1) Ultima LX Collared Stem - Non-Polished/Blasted Finished
2) Ultima LX Collared Stem - Polished Finished
3) Ultima LX Collarless Stem - Non-Polished/Blasted Finished
4) Ultima LX Collarless Stem - Polished Finished
A collared non-polished blasted finished cementless femoral component for use in total hip replacement.
A collared polished finished cementless femoral component for use in total hip replacement.
A collarless non-polished/blasted finished cementless femoral component for use in total hip replacement.
A collarless polished finished cementless femoral component for use in total hip replacement.