ISSN:
1433-7347
Keywords:
Keywords Total hip replacement
;
Polyethylene wear
;
Hip arthroscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Sports Science
Notes:
Abstract We report the case of a patient who showed clinical and radiological signs of massive polyethylene wear 3 years after total hip replacement. Arthroscopy was performed to assess the loosening of the acetabular cup. The procedure showed the polyethylene element to be broken into three pieces in the area corresponding to the upper border.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001679900102
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