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Title:

Stem torsion in total hip replacement.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Sendtner, E; Tibor, S; Winkler, R; Wörner, M; Grifka, J; Renkawitz, T
Abstract:
The clinical results of THR may be improved by correct femoral torsion. We evaluated the stem position by postoperative CT examination in 60 patients.60 patients requiring total hip arthroplasty were prospectively enrolled in this study. Minimally invasive THR was performed (anterior approach) in a lateral decubitus position and each patient underwent a postoperative CT examination. The position of the stem was evaluated by an independent external institution.Stem torsion ranged from - 19° retro...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Acta Orthop
Year:
2010
Journal volume:
81
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
579-82
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.3109/17453674.2010.524596
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20919811
Print-ISSN:
1745-3674
TUM Institution:
Institut für Medizinische Statistik und Epidemiologie
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