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SUBMITTER: O Deasmhunaigh F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7184100 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
O Deasmhunaigh Fiachra F Abetz Jeremy J English Shaun S Mitchell David D Mitra Biswadev B
Arthroplasty today 20200424 2
Revision hip arthroplasty is a frequently performed procedure and is projected to increase annually. Removal of a well-fixed acetabular component can involve loss of much needed bone stock. Contemporary instruments allow acetabular removal with minimal morbidity; however, their use requires accurate knowledge of the component size. We describe a technique that allows sizing to be determined accurately, without specialized equipment, in situations where component details are unavailable. Our tech ...[more]