Penetration of a Long Stem Prosthesis into the Knee Joint: A Complication of Total Hip Replacement

Authors

  • R. Salama

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677708994813

Abstract

The unusual occurrence of penetration of the stem of a femoral prosthesis into the knee joint during total hip replacement and the method used to deal with this complication successfully, without replacing the prosthesis, is described.

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Published

1977-01-01

How to Cite

Salama, R. (1977). Penetration of a Long Stem Prosthesis into the Knee Joint: A Complication of Total Hip Replacement. Acta Orthopaedica, 48(6), 656–658. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677708994813