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February 3, 2026Journal of OrthopaedicsOpen Access

Clinical performance and durability of short taper-wedge femoral stems in direct anterior total hip arthroplasty: Insights from a five-year retrospective analysis

Shuvalaxmi D Haselton Vivek Chadayammuri Roger H. Emerson

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Strong clinical performance observed in patients with short taper-wedge femoral stems during follow-up.
Five-year follow-up analysis showed stability and durability among implants in total hip arthroplasty cases.
Assessment of outcomes in a retrospective analysis reveals significant reliability in maintaining joint function.
Highlights the need for ongoing evaluation of implant designs to ensure better patient outcomes in hip surgery.

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Retrospective analysis demonstrates strong performance and durability of femoral stems in hip surgery, indicating potential benefits for patients.

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Haselton et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a76643badf0bb9e87dc5dd https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2026.02.008

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