Are Screws Routinely Used In Total Hip Replacement?

[bahackett]

Are Screws Routinely Used In Total Hip Replacement

[grimmy, RN]

i haven't done too many of them, but no, they are not necessarily used. depends on how fixation is achieved (cement, or no), whether or not it is for a fracture or cartilage issues. also depends on the system used (zimmer, etc.). why do you ask?

[Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN]

We rarely use screws.

[HyperRNRachel]

I have just seen the ball and socket appliances used with cement.