In cementless revision total hip arthroplasty (THA), achieving initial implant stability and maximising host bone contact is key to the success of reconstruction. Porous tantalum acetabular shells may represent an improvement from conventional porous coated uncemented cups in revision acetabular reconstruction associated with severe acetabular bone defects. We reviewed the results of 46 acetabular revisions with Paprosky 2 and 3 acetabular bone defects done with a hemispheric, tantalum acetabular shell and multiple supplementary screws. At a mean follow-up of 40 (24-51) months, one acetabular shell had been revised in a patient with a Paprosky 3B defect. Cementless acetabular revision with the tantalum acetabular shell demonstrated excellent early clinical and radiographic results and warrants further evaluation in revision acetabular reconstruction associated with severe acetabular bone defects.

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W Y, Kim N V, Greidanus C P, Duncan B A, Masri D S, Garbuz,.Porous tantalum uncemented acetabular shells in revision total hip replacement: two to four year clinical and radiographic results.. 18 (1),17-22.

W Y, Kim N V, Greidanus C P, Duncan B A, Masri D S, Garbuz,"Porous tantalum uncemented acetabular shells in revision total hip replacement: two to four year clinical and radiographic results." 18

W Y, Kim N V, Greidanus C P, Duncan B A, Masri D S, Garbuz,"Porous tantalum uncemented acetabular shells in revision total hip replacement: two to four year clinical and radiographic results."