Reconstruction of the acetabulum in THA using femoral head autografts in developmental dysplasia of the hip

Reconstruction of the acetabulum in THA using femoral head autografts in developmental dysplasia of the hip

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Severe acetabular deficiencies in cases of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) often require complex reconstructive procedures in total hip arthroplasty (THA). The use of autologous femoral head grafts for acetabular reconstruct...

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Main Authors: Heyse Thomas J, Schmitt Jan, Pressel Thomas, Schofer Markus D, Boudriot Ulrich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Bone graft
developmental dysplasia of the hip
primary total hip arthroplasty
THA
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/32

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