[Judet's acrylic prosthesis 42 years following implantation].
One case of Judet's acrylic arthroplasty surviving 42 years before revision is discussed. The literature pertaining to Judet's prosthesis is reviewed and reaction in bone to the prosthesis discussed as well as the porosity of methyl methacrylate.
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Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Créteil.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016348:Osseointegration; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D008768:Methylmethacrylates