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Management of radiation induced, bilateral Primary THA loosening with an aseptic Paprosky Type IIB acetabular defect and a contralateral septic Type IIIB acetabular defect: A case report and review of literature

INTRODUCTION: Primary THA in an irradiated hip poses risk for early loosening and inadequate ingrowth.Adverse effects such as decreased vascularity and increased infection risk pose a threat. CASE PRESENTATION: Our patient was a case of post-irradiation (for cervical cancer) bilateral THA loosening...

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Autores principales: Kukreja, Mohit M., Nishiyama, Steven K., Kang, Parminder S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5985256/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29275237
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.12.012