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. 2016 Oct 19;87(6):554–559. doi: 10.1080/17453674.2016.1246316

Table 3.

Reasons for revision. Values are n (%)

HRA reference THA
Reason for revision n = 5,068 n = 6,485
Aseptic loosening of
 both components 215 (40) 96 (19)
 the cup 53 (10) 22 (4)
 the stem 18 (3) 23 (4)
Infection 17 (3) 33 (7)
Dislocation 6 (1) 132 (26)
Malposition 45 (8) 49 (10)
Fracture 49 (9) 85 (17)
Implant breakage 3 (1) 18 (4)
Other reason a 131 (24) 49 (10)
All 537 507
a

Including ARMD (adverse reaction to metal debris).