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Title:

[Megaimplants of the Proximal Femur: Current Concepts].

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Prodinger, Peter Michael; Harrasser, Norbert; Scheele, Christian; Knebel, Carolin; Hertel, Gernot; Suren, Christian; von Eisenhart-Rothe, Rüdiger
Abstract:
In addition to their outstanding significance in the field of tumor orthopaedics, megaprostheses are becoming increasingly important for revision arthroplasty. Despite their wide application, the reported complication and failure rates remain high. The analysis of failure mechanisms roughly allows a breakdown into mechanical and non-mechanical causes; soft-tissue failure, loosening and periprosthetic infection play outstanding roles. Each type of failure can be associated to a specific prosthet...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Z Orthop Unfall
Year:
2018
Journal volume:
156
Journal issue:
6
Pages contribution:
685-691
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/a-0596-8094
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30551246
Print-ISSN:
1864-6697
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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