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ArticleArthroplasty today2020

Revision of a Fractured Titanium Modular Revision Hip Stem Without Removal of the Well-Fixed Part of the Stem: A New Approach Using a Cemented Tube.

Tilman Johannes Graulich, Pascal Graeff, Thorsten Heidenblut, Christian Krettek, Emmanouil Liodakis

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Article in Arthroplasty today, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tilman Johannes GraulichTrauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Pascal GraeffTrauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Thorsten HeidenblutInstitute of Material Science From the Leibniz University of Hannover, Garbsen, Germany.
Christian KrettekTrauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Emmanouil LiodakisTrauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover · DELeibniz University Hannover · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Component fracture is a rare cause for revision in total hip arthroplasty. For a fractured well-fixed long femoral stem, the options are limited. We sought to develop a technique to address this problem with lower morbidity. A newly developed cemented tube was constructed and cemented onto a fractured Revitan revision hip femoral stem to retain the distal well-fixed component. At the 2-year follow-up, the Harris Hip Score, pain level, and radiographic images were analyzed. At the 2-year follow-up, no radiological signs of loosening or failure could be observed. The patient's preoperative Harris Hip Score improved from 42.8 to 97 points. The pain level improved from 7/10 to 0/10. Our case report depicts excellent clinical and radiographic outcomes at 2-year follow-up by a newly developed cemented tube technique. This technique is a potential new option for revision of fractured well-fixed diaphyseal stems without major bone loss. Our successful results suggest this technique is worthy of consideration and further study.

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Fractured stemHip arthroplastyImplant failureRevision surgery

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PMID32566718
PMCPMC7298535
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