title: Fatigue fracture of an Austin Moore uncemented hemi-arthroplasty: a case report.
abstract: Prosthetic component failure occurs in total hip arthroplasty infrequently. Fractures of hemi-arthroplasty components are extremely uncommon. A recent case report highlighted two cases of stem failures in hydroxyapatite- (HA) coated implants. Uncemented Austin Moore hemi-arthroplasties typically fail by loosening or periprosthetic fracture. We report a case and the management of a fractured implant.
authors: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK.
authors: D Martin
authors: DM
authors: Taylor
authors: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK. robert.ashford@virgin.net.|, Rose Cottage, Crooked Lane, Kirk Hammerton, York, YO26 8DG, UK. robert.ashford@virgin.net.
authors: Robert U
authors: RU
authors: Ashford
authors: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK.
authors: Andrew M
authors: AM
authors: Collier
keywords: Hemi-arthroplasty; Hip; Prosthesis failure