title: Modular femoral stem removal during total hip arthroplasty using a universal modular stem extractor.
abstract: Removal of a modular head femoral prosthesis may be extremely difficult during revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). A universal modular stem extractor was developed that achieves a secure attachment to the stem taper, and applies tensile forces with a five-pound slaphammer. Clinical use indicates that this new device facilitates uncomplicated modular femoral stem removal.
authors.affiliation: University of Missouri, Research Medical Center, Kansas City 64132.
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Bohn
mesh_terms: D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D012086:Reoperation; D013525:Surgical Instruments