Femoral head histology under THARIES surface replacement.
Because of widespread reports of unacceptable results, surface replacement arthroplasty is infrequently performed. In this study, femoral head and neck specimens from two surface replacement arthroplasties revealed fibrous tissue ingrowth and avascular necrosis.
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University of Vermont College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Burlington.
DeCoster
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Howe
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D000328:Adult; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000473:pathology*; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure