Wear of the Polyethylene Head of the Oscobal Prosthesis
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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608988752Abstract
Ten hemiarthroplasties were performed with the Oscobal (Daubenspeck) hip prosthesis, which consists of a metal stem and a non-rotating polyethylene head. Five patients died 1-150 days after the operation. Signs of massive wear of the polyethylene head were demonstrated in four out of the five patients still alive 16-28 months after the operation. We can therefore not recommend the Oscobal system for hemiarthroplasty of the hip.Downloads
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Published
1976-01-01
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Dahl, E., & Mikkelsen, O. A. (1976). Wear of the Polyethylene Head of the Oscobal Prosthesis. Acta Orthopaedica, 47(6), 643–647. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608988752
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