Disassembly of a Howmedica modular resection system
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R Nabeyama1, S Matsuda, K Tanaka
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyusyu University, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan.
Abstract:
We report the postoperative disassociation of a Morse taper junction of a Howmedica Modular Resection system implanted after the resection of a malignant distal femoral bone tumor. The disassembly occurred without apparent trauma. This complication was managed by closed reduction under epidural anesthesia. This disassembly probably occurred because of decreased tension of the soft tissue around the prosthesis or an impaired locking mechanism.
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