A comparison of leg length and femoral offset discrepancies in hip resurfacing, large head metal-on- metal and conventional total hip replacement: a case series

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A discrepancy in leg length and femoral offset restoration is the leading cause of patient dissatisfaction in hip replacement surgery and has profound implications on patient quality of life. The aim of this study is to compare biome...

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Main Authors: Herman Katie A, Highcock Alan J, Moorehead John D, Scott Simon J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/65