Fracture of the Femoral Prosthesis in Total Hip Replacement According to Charnley
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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677708994812Abstract
An analysis of 14 fractures of the stem of the early design of low friction arthroplasty showed a predominance of heavy, bilaterally operated males. The total incidence was 0.67 per cent. The fractures occurred between 14 months and 5 years postoperatively. Every fracture was preceded by radiological signs of loosening caused by varus positioning of the femoral head prosthesis and defective cement support medially at the femoral calcar.Downloads
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1977-01-01
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Carlsson, Åke S., Gentz, C.-F., & Stenport, J. (1977). Fracture of the Femoral Prosthesis in Total Hip Replacement According to Charnley. Acta Orthopaedica, 48(6), 650–655. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677708994812
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