Fracture of hip prostheses due to inadequate welding
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Bilateral fracture of prostheses post-hip replacement.
Fracture of hip prostheses is a rare occurrence. A case of bilateral hip prostheses fracture is described here. The need to follow-up and remain vigilant post hip replacement is highlighted.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
سال: 1987
ISSN: 0001-6470
DOI: 10.3109/17453678709146382