Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5712379 | Seminars in Arthroplasty | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the favored fixation for primary THA in the United States. While cylindrical extensively porous-coated femoral stems have demonstrated long-term survivability, the distal ingrowth can create challenges in cases where these stems need to be extracted. This technique article outlines the current methods for extracting extensively porous-coated stems. Traditionally, the extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO) has been used; however, we present a technique that eliminates the need for osteotomy fixation hardware, eliminates the risk of fragment migration, and nonunion while not compromising the surgeons ability to convert to an ETO if necessary.
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Authors
Richard L. MD, C. Anderson MD,