Removing Well-Fixed, Collared and Noncollared Tapered Hip Stems Without an Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy Using a Novel Stem Removal System

Improvements in materials, components, and surgical techniques in cementless total hip arthroplasty are resulting in improved femoral stem fixation through bony ongrowth or ingrowth. While improved femoral stem fixation is one reason for the current excellent total hip survivorship, indications for...

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Main Authors: Kevin M. Sagers, DO, Jonathan D. Creech, MD, John S. Shields, MD, David C. Pollock, MD, Maxwell K. Langfitt, MD, Johannes F. Plate, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-10-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344121001229