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

Key Points

• 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.