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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2024; 15(6): 512-519
Published online Jun 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.512
Dual mobility in primary total hip arthroplasty: A temptation from the devil or a blessing from above
Raymond Klumpp, Linda Boerci, Francesco Buonanotte, Marco Zeppieri
Raymond Klumpp, Linda Boerci, Francesco Buonanotte, Unità Operativa Complessa Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale Treviglio-Caravaggio ASST, Bergamo Ovest 24047, Italy
Linda Boerci, Francesco Buonanotte, Department of Orthopedics, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Monza 20090, Italy
Marco Zeppieri, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy
Author contributions: Klumpp R did the research, assisted in the outline, writing, supervision, and provided the final approval of the version of the article; Boerci L wrote the outline, assisted in the writing, research, editing, and revisions of the manuscript; Buonanotte F assisted in the outline, research, writing, and editing of the manuscript; Zeppieri M assisted in the conception and design of the study, writing, outline, final approval of the version of the article to be published and completed the English and scientific editing.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Marco Zeppieri, BSc, MD, PhD, Doctor, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, P Le S Maria della Misericordia 15, Udine 33100, Italy. markzeppieri@hotmail.com
Received: January 5, 2024
Revised: April 24, 2024
Accepted: May 15, 2024
Published online: June 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In total hip arthroplasty (THA), dual mobility (DM) bearings have drawn interest as a means of managing instability, especially in revision instances. Post-THA instability is a serious issue that could result in discomfort and changes. DM bearings lower the danger of dislocation and improve stability. While wear-related problems are concerning, new research shows positive results. Clinical evaluation and imaging tests, such as computed tomography and X-rays, are necessary for diagnosis. Long-term trials are required to determine durability, but current literature indicates favorable results in primary THA, including improved stability and patient satisfaction.