Subluxation and dislocation of hip joint in femoral elongation.
The problem of subluxation of the hip joint during femoral elongation is reviewed and pathogenesis and prevention of this rare complication are discussed.
Ganel
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery A, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Blankstein
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D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000601:surgery