The Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure: a rare complication.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case is described of the rare complication of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following a Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure. Because there is no proven effective treatment, prevention is the key to managing this condition.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Optic Nerve Diseases
Anatomy
- hip