Failure of trochanteric osteotomy in total hip replacement: a comparison of two methods of reattachment.
A retrospective study was undertaken to assess the rate of trochanteric union after a primary Charnley total hip replacement. In one group the trochanter was reattached with Wrobleski spring wire, and in the second group with a Dall-Miles clamp. Non-union occurred in 29% of each group. The high rate of failure may have implications for morbidity and function. Alternative surgical approaches for total hip replacement should be considered.
Teanby
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Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Lancashire.
Monsell
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Goel
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Faux
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Hardy
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014945:Wound Healing