Fatigue fracture of an Austin Moore uncemented hemi-arthroplasty: a case report.

Taylor, D Martin; Ashford, Robert U; Collier, Andrew M · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Prosthetic component failure occurs in total hip arthroplasty infrequently. Fractures of hemi-arthroplasty components are extremely uncommon. A recent case report highlighted two cases of stem failures in hydroxyapatite- (HA) coated implants. Uncemented Austin Moore hemi-arthroplasties typically fail by loosening or periprosthetic fracture. We report a case and the management of a fractured implant.