A modified posterior approach preserves femoral head oxgenation during hip resurfacing.

In 11 patients, the oxygenation was measured in the superolateral quadrant of the femoral head during resurfacing with a modified posterior approach, designed to preserve the blood supply, using a gas-sensitive electrode. These were compared with measures from 10 patients in whom the standard poster...

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Main Authors: Steffen, RT, De Smet, K, Murray, D, Gill, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011