Recurrent Catastrophic Ceramic Femoral Head Failure in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Fracture of a modern ceramic head component in total hip replacement is an uncommon but catastrophic complication. Hence, the occurrence of a second ceramic head fracture in the same hip replacement of an individual represents a perishingly rare event. We present the case as a means of highlighting...
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Main Authors: | S. M. M. Tai, L. Parker, N. J. de Roeck, J. A. Skinner |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/837954 |
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