The results from this survey document, that overall only slightly more than 10% of hips are implanted using second/third generation (modern) cementing techniques with application of pulsed lavage. This has implications on the number of arthroplasties that may require revision. From the data available the current status of cementing technique in Germany cannot be judged satisfactory.
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