Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty in Octogenarians

Uncemented total hip arthroplasty is a viable option for the elderly patient. In this population sector, an excellent rate of implant survival can be expected. However, a significant increase of total complications in the octogenarian group could be detected, and was mainly caused by an elevated number of early postoperative complications. Osteoporosis turned out to be a strong risk factor in regard to complication-free survival. Surgeons should therefore be aware of this.