Femoral Head-Trunnion Dissociation in Metal-on-Polyethylene Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Unique Case Report

Background: Gross trunnion failure (GTF) after total hip arthroplasty is a rare complication and has only been reported in a few case series. Some of the associated risk factors have been described in the literature and include larger femoral heads, greater offset, and increased BMI. Despite this, t...

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Main Authors: Nick N. Patel, George N. Guild III, Greg A. Erens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Implant Surgery & Research Foundation 2018-01-01
Series:Reconstructive Review
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Online Access:https://reconstructivereview.org/ojs/index.php/rr/article/view/196