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Original Article

Function After Removal of a Septic Total hip Prosthesis: A Survey of 27 Girdlestone Hips

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Pages 541-545 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

An evaluation of the results of removal of a septic total hip prosthesis in 27 patients was made at least 1 year after the operation. the function of many of the patients improved throughout the first year after removal. It is concluded that the Girdlestone hip in many cases offers a satisfactory solution for the patient.

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