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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2015; 6(10): 829-837
Published online Nov 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i10.829
Published online Nov 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i10.829
Figure 6 Conversion of tantalum rod to total hip arthroplasty.
A: The osteotomised femoral head with the tantalum rod in a 55-year-old patient who underwent THA due to disease deterioration. The osteotomy of the femoral neck was performed through the tantalum rod; B: Six-week post-THA X-ray of the same patient. The X-ray shows callous formation within the trochanteric hole. THA: Total hip arthroplasty.
- Citation: Pakos EE, Megas P, Paschos NK, Syggelos SA, Kouzelis A, Georgiadis G, Xenakis TA. Modified porous tantalum rod technique for the treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis. World J Orthop 2015; 6(10): 829-837
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v6/i10/829.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v6.i10.829