Extraction of Fractured Femoral Stem in Primary Cemented Hip Replacements: Surgical Technique using a Mole Wrench

J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2018;28(4):303-307. doi: 10.1615/JLongTermEffMedImplants.2019030066.

Abstract

Extracting a fractured stem poses a technical challenge in revision surgery. A number of techniques have been described based on method of fixation (cemented or uncemented); location of the fracture; and composition of the stem alloy. These include the drilling and cortical window techniques. We describe our surgical removal of a proximally fractured cemented stem using a Mole wrench.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
  • Bone Cements
  • Device Removal / instrumentation*
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Failure / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Bone Cements