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Femoral Neck Fractures Complicating Metal-on-Metal Resurfaced Hips: A Report of 2 Cases
- Source :
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vol 13 (2005)
- Publication Year :
- 2005
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publishing, 2005.
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Abstract
- Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty is increasingly popular for younger patients with advanced hip disease. Intra-operative or immediate postoperative femoral neck fracture after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing is a well-described technical complication, ranging from 0% to 1.5%. We report 2 cases of late femoral neck fracture occurring 8 and 15 months following the index operation, with a review of the literature. We recommend that patient selection should be of prime importance before embarking on metal-on-metal surface hip replacement to avoid such complications.
- Subjects :
- Orthopedic surgery
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23094990
- Volume :
- 13
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.8d3955695f784c1594b7ffaadacdbc3a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900501300112