Stem fracture of conserve hemiarthroplasty.

Stem, Eric; Duffy, Gavan; Blasser, Kurt; O'connor, Mary I · J Arthroplasty · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Resurfacing hemiarthroplasty of the femoral head has been recommended as a bone-preserving alternative to total hip arthroplasty for the management of osteonecrosis of the femoral head in the young patient. This case report describes failure of a cemented resurfacing hemiarthroplasty resulting from a fracture through the stem of the implant.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy