A Custom Device to Couple Proximal and Distal Femoral Stems: A Case Report and Literature Review
Complex periprosthetic fractures may occur with existing ipsilateral hip and knee implants. These cases are challenging with few options. We report on a custom coupler used to connect a hinged distal femoral replacement to an existing revision hip stem. This option was preferred to a total replaceme...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-02-01
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Series: | Arthroplasty Today |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344122002679 |