46-year survival of a Smith-Petersen mold arthroplasty.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case, of a patient who is believed to be the longest surviving person with a hip arthroplasty is reported. The patient is still pleased with the function of the Smith-Petersen arthroplasty 46 years following its insertion, and has declined revision to a total hip arthroplasty.
Medical subject headings
- Hip Prosthesis
Anatomy
- hip