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Title:

Influence of surgical experience on accuracy of acetabular cup positioning in total hip arthroplasty.

Document type:
Comparative Study; Journal Article
Author(s):
Reize, P; Geiger, EV; Suckel, A; Rudert, M; Wülker, N
Abstract:
Acetabular cup positioning with respect to inclination and anteversion is important in total hip arthroplasty. Positioning affects wear, range of motion, dislocation, and aseptic loosening and is essential for the prognosis after surgery. In this study, we sought to determine the accuracy of surgeons' cup positioning and to test for any differences in accuracy among surgeons with different levels of surgical experience. Using a lateral transgluteal approach, 2 groups of surgeons with different l...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Am J Orthop
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
37
Journal issue:
7
Pages contribution:
360-3
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18795183
Print-ISSN:
1078-4519
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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