Calcium phosphate cement composites in revision hip replacement

Loosening and failure of hip implants can cause extensive bone loss, and revision of the implant can pose a challenge to the surgeon. Impaction allografting has gained popularity as a method to treat the bone loss. However, significant rates of complications have been seen, including massive subs...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Speirs, Andrew David
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/12734