Nonsurgical Management of Distal Femur Stem Cortical Perforation
Distal femur stem cortical perforation is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication during total hip arthroplasty. If unrecognized, it can lead to transverse fracture of the femur while the patient is ambulating. If an uncemented femur stem was used, previous literature unanimously agrees tha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-06-01
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Series: | Arthroplasty Today |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344120300522 |