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...

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Main Authors: Yasuaki Tamaki, Tomohiro Goto, Daisuke Hamada, Toshihiko Nishisho, Kiminori Yukata, Suzue Naoto, Hiroshi Egawa, Koichi Sairyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/840267
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