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Advantages of modular stems in THA have long been debated.

The aim of this retrospective study is to assess the capability of an uncemented modular stem in decreasing the incidence of early dislocation subsequent to revision THA.

The PFMR® proximal femoral modular reconstruction implant (Protek, Sulzer Orthopedics, Switzerland) is a straight modular stem in sanded titanium with press-fit anchorage, intended to achieve spontaneous bone reconstruction following Wagner's principle.

In a worst case scenario using a 32 mm diameter XL head, neck fatigue was tested on the smallest modular stem in combination with neck components with 130° CCD angle and 7.5° retrotorsion out of titanium and cobalt-chromium alloy, respectively.

To evaluate the coaction of the stem/neck modularity with the hip stem, the modular stems were tilted both in the frontal plane (α = 10°) and in the sagittal plane (β = 9°).

The developed modular stems will be used in the near future for minimally invasive THR surgery.

This compares well with fracture incidence of using extensively porous-coated and modular stem designs in revision THA.

As with any technology, distally fixed modular stems must be correctly used in the appropriate patient.

In cases with femoral bone stock loss for example, cementless modular stems [ 2] can be inserted.

The reduction in the failure rate is 60% also when using uncemented modular stems, which cost 150% more than the cemented straight stem.

Reports of implant fracture at the modular junction have been seen in modular neck designs, stem-sleeve modular femoral stems, and diaphyseal engaging bi-body modular stems.