Mid-term progressive loosening of hydroxyapatite-coated femoral stems paired with a metal-on-metal bearing
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1271-1
Abstract: BackgroundSeveral hydroxyapatite (HA)-coated femoral stems from a single manufacturer were identified to have aseptically loosened at mid-term follow-up despite prior radiographic appearance of osseointegration. Possible causes and associated risk factors for stem loosening were explored… read more here.
Keywords: mom; coated femoral; femoral stems; metal ... See more keywords