| Literature DB >> 17463126 |
G T Evangelista1, E Fulkerson, F Kummer, P E Di Cesare.
Abstract
During open reduction of an irreducible anterior dislocation of a total hip replacement with an Oxinium femoral head, it was observed that the head had been significantly damaged. Gross and scanning electron microscopic examination revealed cracking, gouging, and delamination of the surface. Because of the risk which this poses for damaging the polyethylene acetabular liner, it is strongly recommended that patients with this type of prosthetic head be carefully monitored after a dislocation.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17463126 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.89B4.17557
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN: 0301-620X