title: A simple technique for avoiding femoral component malpositioning in total hip resurfacing arthoplasty.
abstract: Proper femoral component orientation and positioning are crucial in avoiding early complications of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Fluoroscopic verification of guide-wire positioning helps avoid femoral component malpositioning but is technically difficult using standard protocols. In this article, we describe a simple technique that allows for fluoroscopic verification of guide-wire positioning. This technique is useful within the learning curve for total hip resurfacing arthroplasty.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Institute of the Bay Area, Daly City, California, USA. dr.bolanos@orthopedicinstitute.net
authors.forename: Alberto A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Bolanos
authors.forename: Aaron
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: Javad
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parvizi
authors.forename: Gregory K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Deirmengian
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D005270:Femur Head / Q000601:surgery*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans