Revision of failed hip resurfacing to total hip arthroplasty rapidly relieves pain and improves function in the early post operative period

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We reviewed the results of 25 consecutive patients who underwent revision of a hip resurfacing prosthesis to a total hip replacement. Revisions were performed for recurrent pain and effusion, infection and proximal femoral fractures. Both components were revised...

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Main Authors: Muirhead-Allwood Sarah K, Sandiford Nemandra A, Skinner John A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/88