Failure of the femoral component of metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty
Historically, hip resurfacing failed from polyethylene wear and osteolysis. Modern hip resurfacing has seen a recent resurgence in its use with a different metal on metal bearing but higher failure rates than conventional total hip arthroplasty. This MD thesis explores the causes of femoral failure...
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University of Bristol
2015
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.686422 |