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SUBMITTER: Zhang X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5712023 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Zhang Xiaoqi X Hu Fei F He Rui R Li Xu X Ji Xiaofeng X Shang Xifu X
Arthroplasty today 20170201 4
Removing well-fixed acetabular components can be a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons in revision of total hip arthroplasty. Acetabular bone loss, fracture, and other complications occurred in extracting implants may result in instability and fail of revision. Thus, instruments are developed to avoid such complications. We report a simple technique by drilling a tunnel on the superolateral quadrant of acetabulum and using an offset staff to remove acetabular components without many matching unit ...[more]