A case of disassociation of a modular femoral neck trunion after total hip arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 2006 Sep;21(6):918-21. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2005.10.014.

Abstract

Modular femoral heads offer the advantages of increased intraoperative flexibility through the adjustment of leg length and offset, whereas a modular femoral neck can also allow independent adjustment of femoral anteversion. Despite the potential advantages of hip systems using increased modularity, these component designs also offer a greater number of junctions through which problems may occur. This case demonstrates the potential for dissociation of a Morse taper between a modular femoral neck and stem.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Femur Head*
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteoarthritis, Hip / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Reoperation
  • Surface Properties