title: The trans-femoral approach in prosthesis replacements: results after two years.
abstract: The Authors relate their experience in 14 cases of prosthesis revision using a long stem implant by H. Wagner, performed in 12 cases with transfemoral approach. Notwithstanding the aggressive procedure, that consists of splitting the proximal extremity of the femur for a length of 16 cm to 25 cm, to perform the complete removal of the first implant and of all the cement, after a 2 year check-up, the Authors observed: the complete mechanical stability of the new implant, the rapid process of ossification replacing the surgical fractures and bone loss.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Università degli Studi, Parma.
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authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rinaldi
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authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vaienti
mesh_terms: D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation