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(implantcast, Buxtehude, Germany). The LUMiC prosthesis is a modular device, built of a separate stem (hydroxyapatite [HA]-coated uncemented or cemented) and acetabular cup ( gure 1). The stem and cup are available in di erent sizes (the latter of which is also available with silver coating for infection prevention) and are equipped with sawteeth at the junction to allow for rotational adjustment of cup position after implantation of the stem. We hypothesized that aforementioned features would lead to a lower risk of aseptic loosening, dislocation, and infection and better restoration of lower limb function. The current study was initiated to evaluate the short-term clinical results of this implant.
Figure 1. The LUMiC prosthesis consists of a separate cup and stem, both available in di erent sizes and with di erent coatings (reproduced with permission from implantcast).
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