Does a Triple-Wedge, Broach-Only Stem Design Reduce Early Postoperative Fracture in Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty?

CONCLUSION: This triple-wedge broach-only implant demonstrated low rates of early perioperative femoral complications in primary THA via a direct anterior approach. The authors will continue to monitor the longer-term survival and patient outcomes with this implant. PMID: 31571189 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31571189?dopt=Abstract

Source: Surgical Technology International - October 3, 2019 Category: Surgery Tags: Surg Technol Int Source Type: research