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Fracture of a Femoral Revision Stem following a Technical Failure
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We report about a fracture of a modular, uncemented femoral revision stem (Zimmer, Revitan®) due to a not previously described intraoperative technical problem.
During implantation, a small ring, part of the proximal part of the trial stem, was left on the distal part of the definite stem.
Following this, the top screwcap of the proximal part of the definite stem could not be tightened properly.
However, the stem was thought to be stable, and the situation left.
Two and a half years later, the proximal part of the stem fractured and the situation became unstable.
It is very useful to know about this ring and that it should always be removed, otherwise, there is possibility that it may be left on the definite distal part of the stem with the possibility of a later fracture.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Herold, Falko& Eijer, Henk. 2018. Fracture of a Femoral Revision Stem following a Technical Failure. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Herold, Falko& Eijer, Henk. Fracture of a Femoral Revision Stem following a Technical Failure. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Herold, Falko& Eijer, Henk. Fracture of a Femoral Revision Stem following a Technical Failure. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148295
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148295