Usefulness of intraoperative C-arm image intensifier in reducing errors of acetabular component during primary total hip arthroplasty: an application of Widmer’s method

Abstract Background Acetabular prosthesis positioning in total hip arthroplasty (THA) is crucial in reducing the risk of dislocation. There has been minimal research on the proper way to put the acetabular components into the safe zone intraoperatively. Assessment of version by intraoperative imagin...

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Main Authors: Joo-Hyoun Song, Yong-Sik Kim, Soon-Yong Kwon, Young-Wook Lim, Jiyoung Jung, Seungbae Oh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04791-8