Proximal femoral reconstruction for revision hip arthroplasty with severe bone loss: A new technique using autologous bone graft and a proximally loading femoral component

We report the results of a new method of reconstructing the femur in 22 patients with severe bone loss having revision hip arthroplasty. The calcar and metaphysis were reconstructed with cortico-cancellous autograft around a new modular hip replacement. The metaphyseal portion of the implant is free...

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Main Authors: Alfaro Adrian, J, Emerton, M, Murray, D, McLardy-Smith, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1997