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Modular tapered fluted stems provide predictable diaphyseal fixation while allowing independent adjustment of version, offset, and limb length. Among these, two commonly used systems\u2014modular tapered fluted stem Type A (Revitan\n                      <jats:sup>\u2122<\/jats:sup>\n                      ) and Type B (LIMA Modulus\n                      <jats:sup>\u2122<\/jats:sup>\n                      )\u2014have limited direct comparative evidence. This study aimed to prospectively compare radiographic stem subsidence (primary outcome), as well as functional outcomes, complications, survivorship, and secondary outcomes, between Type A and Type B modular long stems in femoral rTHA.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      In this single-center randomized prospective study, 110 patients undergoing femoral revision rTHA were randomly assigned to receive either Type A (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200955) or Type B (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200955) stems. All procedures were performed by experienced revision surgeons under standardized perioperative and rehabilitation protocols. Radiographs were analyzed for stem subsidence, osseointegration, and limb-length restoration. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Harris Hip Score (HHS), Oxford Hip Score (OHS), and European Quality of Life Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) at baseline and final follow-up (mean 61.4\u00a0months). Complications and stem survivorship were recorded prospectively. Statistical analysis included paired and unpaired comparisons, correlation, regression, and Kaplan\u2013Meier survival estimates.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Baseline demographics and femoral defect severity were comparable. Both groups achieved high radiological stability, with mean distal subsidence of 1.3\u2009\u00b1\u20090.7\u00a0mm (Type A) and 1.5\u2009\u00b1\u20090.9\u00a0mm (Type B;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.24), and osseointegration in\u2009&gt;\u200992% of cases. Limb-length and offset restoration were similar. HHS improved significantly in both groups (Type A: 44.7\u2009\u2192\u200988.1; Type B: 45.1\u2009\u2192\u200987.3;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001), with\u2009&gt;\u200980% achieving good-to-excellent outcomes. Complication rates were low and comparable. Five-year stem survivorship was 98.2% (Type A) and 97.6% (Type B). Early full weight-bearing and lower Paprosky defect grades independently predicted superior functional outcomes, whereas stem type did not.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both Type A and Type B modular tapered fluted stems demonstrated durable fixation, minimal subsidence, low complication rates, and excellent mid-term functional recovery. Radiographic stem subsidence did not differ between groups, indicating that design variations do not significantly affect clinical outcomes. 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