Use of the Corail stem for revision total hip arthroplasty: evaluation of clinical outcomes and cost

Conclusion: We found similar clinical outcomes and significant institutional cost savings with a primary femoral stem in revision THA. This suggests a role for a primary femoral stem such as a collared, fully hydroxyapatite-coated stem for revision THA.
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Source: Canadian Journal of Surgery - March 26, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Wood TJ, Alzahrani M, Marsh JD, Somerville LE, Vasarhelyi EM, Lanting BA Tags: Can J Surg Source Type: research