Bilateral pelvic discontinuity: a unique condition characterized by high failure rates of current treatment

Background: Bilateral pelvic discontinuity is characterized by complete dissociation of the superior and inferior pelvis secondary to bone loss or fracture. The end result is a freely mobile inferior pelvis at the level of each discontinuity which presents a significant reconstruction challenge. Thi...

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Main Authors: John R. Martin, MD, Ian Barrett, MD, Rafael J. Sierra, MD, David G. Lewallen, MD, Daniel J. Berry, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Subjects:
THA
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344115001119