title: Removal of methylmethacrylate in failed total hip arthroplasties. An improved technique.
abstract: Extraction of methylmethacrylate from the proximal shaft of the femur following failure of total hip replacement arthroplasty can be accomplished efficiently by osteotomy of the greater trochanter and the use of variable sized carbide drills and a long flexible penlight.
mesh_terms: D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D006621:Hip Joint; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D008768:Methylmethacrylates