A technique to remove a stable all-polyethylene cemented acetabular liner in revision hip arthroplasty: A case report

INTRODUCTION: The removal of a well-fixed acetabular component in a total hip arthroplasty can cause bone fractures, excessive bleeding, as well as extended bone loss. The reimplantation of a new acetabular component may be compromised. PRESENTATION OF CASE:We report a technique using 2 cork-screws...

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Main Author: Judas, F (author)
Other Authors: Lucas, FM (author), Fonseca, RL (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.4/1791
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:rihuc.huc.min-saude.pt:10400.4/1791