Breakage of metal hip arthroplasty components: Retrieval and structural analysis.
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DOI: 10.3233/bme-191053
Abstract: BACKGROUND Breakage of joint arthroplasty components are rare, yet during an implant retrieval program we found several cases. OBJECTIVE In this study we examined the components to determine the causes and mechanisms of breakage of… read more here.
Keywords: arthroplasty components; corrosion; stem; hip ... See more keywords