In severe osteoarthritis there is extensive deformation of the femoral head, usually combined with varus and torsion of the femoral neck. 16 Unless these are corrected, the faulty mechanical use of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients who had systemic lupus erythematosus or avascular necrosis of the femur head, total hip ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ORLANDO, Fla. — Ceramic femoral heads have an advantage over cobalt-chrome femoral heads for total hip ...

We reviewed retrospectively medical records and magnetic resonance imaging scans of 80 patients with osteonecrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis. Logistic regression was used to examine ...

Metal transfer has been observed on retrieved femoral heads in total hip replacements. In vitro wear testing has shown increased wear of the polyethylene acetabular liner with the presence of metal ...

Your femur connects many important muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your hips and knees to the other parts of your body, including parts of the circulatory system. More than that, it helps you carry ...

Stryker may face yet another crisis associated with their total hip replacement medical devices – and this time it may be related to its large LFIT-V40 chrome/cobalt heads. These heads have been ...