Stem displacement during reduction of a dislocated cemented total hip arthroplasty with a polished tapered stem

Displacement of the polished stem of a total hip arthroplasty from its cemented mantle occurred as a complication of an attempted closed reduction after luxation. No cement fractures were seen during subsequent reoperation. The complication can be avoided if cement is placed over the shoulder of the...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2000-10, Vol.15 (7), p.944-946
Main Authors: Staal, H.M., Heyligers, I.C., van der Sluijs, J.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
Hip Prosthesis
Humans
luxation
Male
Prosthesis Failure
reposition
stem dislodgment
Surface Properties
total hip arthroplasty
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Summary:Displacement of the polished stem of a total hip arthroplasty from its cemented mantle occurred as a complication of an attempted closed reduction after luxation. No cement fractures were seen during subsequent reoperation. The complication can be avoided if cement is placed over the shoulder of the prosthesis.
ISSN:0883-5403
1532-8406
DOI:10.1054/arth.2000.8095