Cemented femoral revision: lest we forget

J Arthroplasty. 2005 Jun;20(4 Suppl 2):72-4. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2005.03.005.

Abstract

Cemented femoral revisions can provide durable fixation when used for specific indications. These indications include elderly patients with minimal bone loss or large femoral canals and the cement-within-cement technique where a new femoral component is cemented into an intact cement mantle.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip* / methods
  • Cementation
  • Humans
  • Reoperation