Massive Femoral Osteolysis Secondary to Loosening of a Cemented Roughened Long Stem: A Case Report
The surface finish of a femoral stem plays an important role in the longevity of cemented total hip arthroplasty. In efforts to decrease the rate of aseptic loosening, some prostheses have been designed to have a roughened surface that enhances bonding between the prosthesis and cement, but clinical...
Saved in:
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Wiley
2014-01-01
|
Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/840267 |
Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|