Fracture of a metal-backed acetabular cup. A case report.
In this case of fracture of a metal-backed polyethylene acetabular component after a total hip arthroplasty, there was no history of difficulties prior to the component fracture and no history of trauma.
Cohen
M G
MG
Department of Orthopaedics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87106.
Hays
M B
MB
Garcia
J J
JJ
Worrell
R V
RV
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation
D008670:Metals; D011095:Polyethylenes