Long-term results of the Girdlestone hip.
The Girdlestone hip is a possible alternative in cases where reconstruction and reimplantation appear hopeless. Only a minority of the 22 patients we followed for up to 16 years have had results ranging from good to satisfactory.
Müller
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Orthopedic University Hospital, Essen, Federal Republic of Germany.
Schlegel
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Konermann
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012092:Replantation