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A new self-threading acetabulum (CAB 1) in total hip replacement
1Clinica Ortopedica dell'Università, Genova.
Italian Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
|March 1, 1990
Abstract:
After several disappointing experiences related to the positioning of self-threading acetabulae, a new model is presented. This consists of a Titanium conical external ring and a conical insert in Biolox bioceramic. The design of the threading produces considerable stability of implantation.