Fracture of hip prostheses due to inadequate welding

Authors

  • Per Aspenberg
  • Lars Kolmert
  • Lars Persson
  • Rolf önnerfält

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678709146382

Abstract

Twenty-five patients underwent total hip arthroplasty using a copy of a well-known prosthesis during the period 1974-1976. Five of the prostheses fractured through the neck after 5-12 years. There were no prodromal symptoms and no trauma preceded the fractures. Technical analysis revealed that inadequate welds were responsible.

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Published

1987-01-01

How to Cite

Aspenberg, P., Kolmert, L., Persson, L., & önnerfält, R. (1987). Fracture of hip prostheses due to inadequate welding. Acta Orthopaedica, 58(5), 479–482. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678709146382