Save the Greater Trochanter: A Novel Modification to the Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy

The extended trochanteric osteotomy is the workhorse for removal of well-fixed femoral stems during total hip revision arthroplasty. Despite its reliable performance in exposing the implants for removal and accessing the femoral canal, significant complications can occur. Though these complications...

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Main Author: Eric B. Smith, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-08-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344122001170