title: External fixator-assisted acute shortening with internal fixation for leg length discrepancy after total hip replacement.
abstract: We report a case of a 51-year-old lady, who underwent a femoral shortening using a fixator assisted blade plate after total hip replacement. The patient had a total hip replacement on the other side with previous revisions, which resulted in a leg length discrepancy. We used the above technique to control the shortening and preserve the mechanical and anatomical axis of the femur.
authors.affiliation: , 139 Audley, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 2HR, UK, atakasis@aol.com.
authors.forename: Ata George
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Kasis
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Stockley
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saleh