Is there a place for routine use of cemented acetabular fixation in primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis? Equivalence demonstrated in an analysis of 96,574 cases from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry

Key Points

• The study investigates whether cemented acetabular fixation offers advantages in primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis.
• Analysis of 96,574 cases from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry.
• Comparison of revision rates between cemented and cementless fixation methods.
• Focus on surgeries utilizing polished stems and modern bearing surfaces.
• No significant difference in revision rates between cemented and cementless acetabular fixation.
• Cemented fixation is proposed as a viable alternative in hip arthroplasty.
• Emphasis on training surgeons to preserve essential surgical techniques.