Challenge of the Week / Hip / 07.5.19

Which of the following stem options is most likely to demonstrate stress shielding with long-term follow-up after total hip arthroplasty?

  • Metaphyseal-engaging uncemented stem
  • Hip resurfacing
  • Fully porous-coated diaphyseal-engaging uncemented stem
  • Cemented stem
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