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Are asymmetric metal markings on the cone surface of ceramic femoral heads an indication of entrapped debris?
BACKGROUND: The probability of in vivo failure of ceramic hip joint implants is very low (0.004-0.05%). In addition to material flaws and overloading, improper handling during implantation can induce fractures of the ceramic ball head in the long term. Identifying the causes of an in vivo fracture c...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2014
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3984399/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24708695 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-925X-13-38 |