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Peroperative difficulties in fluoroscopy of the femoral head in massive obese patient: enhanced visualization by intra-articular contrast agent

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Peroperative fluoroscopic visualization of the femoral head in massive obese patient can be enhanced by the administration of intra-articular contrast agent into the hip joint. It provides safe alternative for compromised resolution during the introduction of femoral head screws. We report our experiences with one patient as a technical report and believe that in certain cases this method may be quite helpful.

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None of the authors of this paper have any relationship, financial or personal, with any company or individuals mentioned. All treatments reported comply with the current laws of the country in which they were performed.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, PO Box 266, 00260, Helsinki, Finland

    Lauri E. Handolin & Osmo J. Hiltunen

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Handolin, L.E., Hiltunen, O.J. Peroperative difficulties in fluoroscopy of the femoral head in massive obese patient: enhanced visualization by intra-articular contrast agent. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 126, 498–499 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-006-0172-z

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