Total hip replacement and other orthopedic hip procedures

H J Griffiths1, D R Priest, D M Kushner

  • 1University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Department of Radiology, Minneapolis.

The history of total hip replacement including that of the Girdlestone procedure and resurfacing procedures is discussed. An overview of total hip replacement and its indications and complications forms the bulk of this section. Also, the use of porous-coated prostheses and endoprostheses as well as pins and plates is discussed and illustrated.

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