Steinman pin technique for the removal of well-fixed femoral stems.

Shah, Roshan P; Kamath, Atul F; Saxena, Vishal; Garino, Jonathan P · J Arthroplasty · 2013

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Femoral stems with the capacity for exuberant bony in-growth, such as hydroxyapatite- or porous-coated stems, pose a challenge in the revision setting if extraction is required. The goal of minimal bone loss is crucial. We present an adjunct technique for the removal of well-fixed femoral stems with the use of Steinman pins.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy