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Indications for total surface replacement of the hip joint
Italian Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
|March 1, 1983
Summary
Total surface hip replacement using Wagner
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Review of literature on total surface hip replacement (TSHR)
- Evaluation of indications, complications, and outcomes of TSHR
Observation:
- Personal experience with Wagner prosthesis over 5 years
- Follow-up of 20 surgically treated cases for 3-5 years
Findings:
- Favorable results reported for Wagner prosthesis in TSHR
- Wagner prosthesis shows promise in selected cases
Implications:
- Wagner prosthesis as an alternative to arthrodesis, resection, or total joint replacement
- Suitable for patients under 50 with satisfactory femoral head anatomy
- Potential to improve outcomes in specific hip conditions