Revision total hip arthroplasty using uncemented components: preliminary report.
Revision of failed cemented total hip arthroplasties represents a major technical challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. One of the problems encountered is loss of femoral bone stock, making restoration of prosthetic stability difficult. Revision with uncemented components may allow healing of bone defects.
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Wellington Public Hospital, New Zealand.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation
D001843:Bone Cements