Clinical Study

Comparison of Conventional Polyethylene Wear and Signs of Cup Failure in Two Similar Total Hip Designs

Table 4

Clinical results for hip scores and pain for both groups material pairings used in this study.

Group 1Group 2
(CoCr heads)(CoCr heads)(Al2O3 heads)

Total311531
Preoperation HHS
Average (range)
67
(58–87)
68
(58–87)
67
(58–81)
Last clinical HHS
Average (range)
99.1
(95–100)
98.9
(93–100)
99.5
(95–100)
Thigh pain210
Groin pain102