Loosening of the Stem

  • B. M. Wroblewski
  • Paul D. Siney
  • Patricia A. Fleming
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Abstract

From the brief description of the role of the femoral component in general, and its intramedullary portion in particular, it is clear that loosening of the stem may be anticipated. It is the detailed study of failures that is an essential aspect of continuing evolution of the Charnley concept.

Keywords

Femoral Component Periprosthetic Fracture Radiographic Appearance Barium Sulphate Femoral Cortex 
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References

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    Pacheco V, Shelley P, Wroblewski BM. Mechanical loosening of the stem in Charnley arthroplasties. Identification of the “At Risk” factors. J Bone Joint Surg (Br). 1998;70-B:596–9.Google Scholar

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Authors and Affiliations

  • B. M. Wroblewski
    • 1
  • Paul D. Siney
    • 1
  • Patricia A. Fleming
    • 1
  1. 1.The John Charnley Research Institute Wrightington HospitalWiganUK

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