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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Main Authors: Arturo Corces, MD, John Heifner, MD, Gabriel Zavurov, DO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-02-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344122002679