Femoral revision with the Echelon extensively porous-coated chrome cobalt stem

Deficient bone stock compromises the fixation of the uncemented porous-coated stems in femoral revision. Better results were found when the femoral canal fill was complete and with lesser degrees of bone stock deficiency. If a scratch fit cannot be obtamed, as in a type IV defects, alternative techn...

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Published in:Hip international 2004-04, Vol.14 (2), p.139-140
Main Authors: Diaz-Martin, A, Hernanz, Y, Resines, C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Deficient bone stock compromises the fixation of the uncemented porous-coated stems in femoral revision. Better results were found when the femoral canal fill was complete and with lesser degrees of bone stock deficiency. If a scratch fit cannot be obtamed, as in a type IV defects, alternative techniques are preferred.
ISSN:1120-7000