Early failure of a carbon-fiber composite femoral component.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Carbon fiber has a theoretical advantage over other materials for hip arthroplasty. It has a modulus of elasticity closer to that of bone than other materials. This property has been used in the production of a femoral component for use in hip arthroplasty. Isoelasticity could avoid the problems of stress shielding prevalent with other uncemented metal prostheses; however, the early failure of one such prosthesis due to implant breakage at the neck-body junction is reported.
Medical subject headings
- Hip Prosthesis
- Osteoarthritis, Hip
Anatomy
- femur
- hip