Rotura del núcleo de polietileno en cotilo no cementado

  1. Valverde García, José Antonio
  2. Ganso Pérez, A.
  3. Alvarez Ramos, A.
  4. Barco Berzosa, A. C.
  5. Useros Milano, G.
Journal:
Revista española de cirugía osteoarticular

ISSN: 0304-5056

Year of publication: 2000

Volume: 35

Issue: 202

Pages: 348-349

Type: Article

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Abstract

Fracture of the polyethylene liner of uncemented acetabular components is rarely mentioned in the literature. One case of fracture of the polyethylene liner is uncementeed his arthroplasty is described and we review 15 cases previously reported. The purpose of the report is to alert about this rare complication.