## Abstract The theoretical advantage of using thinner acetabular components in hip resurfacing has not yet been clinically verified. Our purpose was to test the hypothesis of bone conservation and assess the effects of using a thinner acetabular component on hip biomechanics and clinical outcome.
Metal on metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty
β Scribed by L. McKenzie; L. Vale; S. Stearns; K. McCormack
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- French
- Weight
- 291 KB
- Volume
- 4
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1618-7598
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