Results of Conversion from Failed Austin-Moore Hemiarthroplasty to Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty in Octogenarian Patients with Advanced Acetabular Erosion: A Minimum of 5 Years of Follow-Up

Results of Conversion from Failed Austin-Moore Hemiarthroplasty to Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty in Octogenarian Patients with Advanced Acetabular Erosion: A Minimum of 5 Years of Follow-Up

Austin-Moore hemiarthroplasty (HA) had been selectively used for elderly patients with femoral neck fractures. With increasing life span and activity, the sequela of Austin-Moore HA make the implant no longer favorable. The treatment of failed Austin-Moore HA with advanced acetabular erosion is chal...

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Main Authors: Tsan-Wen Huang, Chih-Hsiang Chang, Fu-Chun Chang, Chun-Chieh Chen, Kuo-Chin Huang, Mel S. Lee, Hsin-Nung Shih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7814602

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