Protection of femoral neck taper in revision of acetabular component.
In hip revision restricted to the acetabular component, the taper of a modular stem is in constant danger of scratching. We used a plastic syringe to protect the taper of the femoral component. A plastic syringe of appropriate size remains well in place and offers a novel and inexpensive protective device for the taper of the femoral component available in every operation room.
Puolakka
T J S
TJ
Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland. timo.puolakka@tays.fi
Halonen
P J
PJ
Oksa
J
J
Pajamäki
K J J
KJ
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D005272:Femur Neck; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D010969:Plastics; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012086:Reoperation; D013594:Syringes
D010969:Plastics