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SUBMITTER: Gondusky JS
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6920725 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroplasty today 20190620 4
Conversion of prior proximal femoral fracture fixation to hip arthroplasty is a fairly common and successful procedure, necessitated by various modes of failure. The procedure is well described utilizing a posterior or anterolateral surgical approach. The anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty has gained in popularity. The approach allows for supine positioning and facilitates live fluoroscopic imaging. We present possible advantages and disadvantages, as well as the surgical technique, of ...[more]