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Brandl M, Jahnke A, Fölsch C, Rickert M, Ishaque BA. Mid- to long-term periprosthetic bone density changes after cementless short stem hip arthroplasty in elderly: A clinical and radiological analysis. J Orthop 2024; 57:17-22. [PMID: 38948502 PMCID: PMC11208799 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Introduction Short stem prostheses were originally designed for younger and more active patients. In recent years, they have been increasingly offered to older patients. This study evaluates the mid-to long-term survival of a short stem prosthesis and the changes in periprosthetic bone density following implantation of a cementless short hip stem in patients over 60 years of age. Methods 118 patients aged over 60 received short stem prostheses. Clinical examination included Harris Hip Score (HHS) and Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS). 93 patients were followed clinically for at least five years. 53 patients underwent dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and radiographic evaluation. Follow-up intervals were preoperative and postoperative (t0), at approximately six months (t1), at approximately two years (t2), and at approximately five years or later (t3). Results Over a mean 6.7-year observation period for all 118 patients, one stem revision occurred due to a traumatic periprosthetic stem fracture. The five-year survival rate for the endpoint survival of the Metha® stem in 95 at-risk patients is 99.2%. HHS improved significantly from t0 55.3 ± 11.5 (range 30-79) to t3 95.3 ± 8.6 (range 57-100) at a mean of 8.0 years (p < 0.001). HOOS improved significantly in each subscale (p < 0.001). Bone mineral density (BMD) was available for review in 53 patients after a mean of 7.1 years. BMD increased from t0 to t3 in region of interest (ROI) 3 (+0.4%) and ROI 6 (+2.9%) and decreased in ROI 1 (-10.3%), ROI 2 (-9.8%), ROI 4 (-5.3%), ROI 5 (-3.4%) and ROI 7 (-23.1%). Conclusions The evaluated short stem prosthesis shows a remarkably high survival rate in elderly patients, accompanied by excellent clinical results. Load transfer measurements show a metaphyseal-diaphyseal pattern with a trend towards increased diaphyseal transfer over the period observed.
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- Max Brandl
- Laboratory of Biomechanics, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstrasse 29, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstrasse 29, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstrasse 29, 35392, Giessen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg (UKGM), Klinikstrasse 33, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstrasse 29, 35392, Giessen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg (UKGM), Klinikstrasse 33, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstrasse 29, 35392, Giessen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg (UKGM), Klinikstrasse 33, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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Nakai T, Takeda Y, Niitsu S, Fujihara Y, Okahisa S, Tachibana T, Fukunishi S. Comparative Study for Postoperative Initial Fixation Patterns of Two Different Types of Cementless Short Stem Using Three-Dimensional Templating Software. Clin Orthop Surg 2024; 16:23-33. [PMID: 38304207 PMCID: PMC10825261 DOI: 10.4055/cios23100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Background While cementless short stems have become popular in total hip arthroplasty (THA), Metha is a relatively recent development that differs from other short stems in its initial fixation concept of partial collum-sparing metaphyseal anchorage. The purpose of this study was to quantify the contact state between Metha and the femur. Additionally, we investigated the difference in contact points between Meta and Fitmore, which is one of the more popular curved short stems. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of 42 hips that underwent THA using Metha and 41 hips using Fitmore. Stem-to-femur contact was evaluated by density mapping using a three-dimensional digital template system to quantify the contact condition according to the modified Gruen zone. The criterion for the stem-to-bone contact boundary was defined as a computed tomography value of 543 Hounsfield. Results Quantitative evaluation of Metha according to the modified Gruen zones showed the ratio of surface area with high cortical contact in each zone. The results were 4.6% ± 5.7% in zone 1, 0.9% ± 2.3% in zone 2, 19.1% ± 12.9% in zone 3, 1.4% ± 3.2% in zone 5, 29.6% ± 16.4% in zone 6, and 25.1% ± 17.7% in zones 7. Evaluation of Fitmore for the same zones was as follows: 1.6% ± 2.4%, 18.5% ± 16.9%, 20.8% ± 17.4%, 12.7% ± 12.8%, 3.7% ± 5.8%, and 13.3% ± 10.3%. Comparing the two groups, the contact area was significantly greater for Metha in zones 1, 6 and 7 and Fitmore in zones 2 and 5 (p < 0.05). Conclusions It is possible for Metha to achieve metaphyseal anchoring by contacting the cortical bone at the proximal femur, thus avoiding proximal offloading. To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have quantitatively reported stem-to-cortical bone contact conditions in curved short stems.
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- Takuya Nakai
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nishinomiya Kaisei Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Goshi Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nishinomiya Kaisei Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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Ding Z, Wang J, Wang Y, Zhang X, Huan Y, Zhang D. Bionic reconstruction of tension trabeculae in short-stem hip arthroplasty: a finite element analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:89. [PMID: 36732725 PMCID: PMC9893650 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06205-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Short-stem hip arthroplasty (SHA) is characterized by metaphyseal load transfer that effectively preserves the bone stock, but still suffers from stress shielding in the proximal femur. We designed a tension screw to mimic tension trabeculae in the new bionic collum femoris preserving (BCFP) short stem for bionic reconstruction, aiming to restore the biomechanics of hip joint. METHODS Native femur finite element model was constructed to investigate the biomechanics of hip joint based on computed tomography (CT) data. The maximum absolute principal stress/strain cloud chart allowed the direction of stress/strain to be assessed. Six BCFP models with different screw angles (5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, and 30°) and the Corail model were created. The stress/strain distribution and overall stiffness were compared between each of the BCFP and Corail implanted models. RESULTS The native model visualized the transfer pathways of tensile and compressive stress. The BCFP stems showed significantly higher stress and strain distribution in the greater trochanteric region compared to conventional total hip arthroplasty (THA). In particular, the BCFP-5° stem demonstrated the highest average strain in both medial and lateral regions and the overall stiffness was closest to the intact femur. CONCLUSIONS Stress transfer pathways of trabecular architecture provide biomechanical insight that serves as the basis for bionic reconstruction. The tension screw improves load transfer pattern in the proximal femur and prevents stress reduction in the greater trochanteric region. The BCFP-5° stem minimizes the stress shielding effect and presents a more bionic mechanical performance.
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- Zhentao Ding
- grid.411634.50000 0004 0632 4559Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044 China ,grid.411634.50000 0004 0632 4559National Centre for Trauma Medicine, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044 China ,grid.419897.a0000 0004 0369 313XKey Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100044 China
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- grid.9227.e0000000119573309State Key Laboratory of Nonlinear Mechanics (LNM), Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China ,grid.410726.60000 0004 1797 8419School of Engineering Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- grid.411634.50000 0004 0632 4559Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044 China ,grid.411634.50000 0004 0632 4559National Centre for Trauma Medicine, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044 China ,grid.419897.a0000 0004 0369 313XKey Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100044 China
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- grid.411634.50000 0004 0632 4559Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044 China ,grid.411634.50000 0004 0632 4559National Centre for Trauma Medicine, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044 China ,grid.419897.a0000 0004 0369 313XKey Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100044 China
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- grid.9227.e0000000119573309State Key Laboratory of Nonlinear Mechanics (LNM), Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China ,grid.410726.60000 0004 1797 8419School of Engineering Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- grid.411634.50000 0004 0632 4559Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044 China ,grid.411634.50000 0004 0632 4559National Centre for Trauma Medicine, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044 China ,grid.419897.a0000 0004 0369 313XKey Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100044 China
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Drobniewski M, Synder M, Synder MA, Krasińska M, Olewnik L, Borowski A. Future of total hip arthroplasty with the Metha short stem in modern surgeries. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21763. [PMID: 34741121 PMCID: PMC8571394 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01367-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to analyse the results of uncemented total hip replacement, using the Metha (metaphyseal) stem. A total of 158 patients (70 females and 88 males) were qualified to the study and submitted to total hip arthroplasty (183 procedures altogether), using the Metha stem. The mean age of the patients on the day of surgery was 51.7 years (the range from 17 to 69 years). The mean follow up period was 9.2 years (the range from 5 to 13.5 years). Preoperative assessments gave poor scores, according to the Merle d’Aubigne and Postel classification, modified by Charnley. The average improvement after surgery, according to the used scale, was 6.9 points. A very good outcome was recorded in 154 cases (84.2%), a good outcome was achieved in 20 cases (10.9%) and a poor outcome was confirmed in 9 cases, while no satisfactory case was observed. Poor outcomes were associated with implant loosening. Extraskeletal ossification was noted in 10 cases (5.5%). According to the Kaplan–Meier estimator, the 10-year survival was 93.2% and 97.3% for the whole implant and the stem alone, respectively. 1. Our follow-up period of more than 9 years on the average, indicates that Metha stems produce excellent clinical and functional results in operated young patients with advanced degenerative changes of the hip joint. 2. Assuming a proper qualification for the procedure, the absence of complications and a correct surgical technique, which is slightly more difficult, when compared to standard stem implantation, the risk of aseptic loosening is fairly negligible.
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- Marek Drobniewski
- Orthopaedics and Paediatric Orthopaedics Department, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213, Lodz, Poland
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- Orthopaedics and Paediatric Orthopaedics Department, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213, Lodz, Poland
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- Orthopaedics and Paediatric Orthopaedics Department, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213, Lodz, Poland
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- Orthopaedics and Paediatric Orthopaedics Department, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Orthopaedics and Paediatric Orthopaedics Department, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213, Lodz, Poland.
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Pons-Cabrafiga M, Arias de la Torre J, Berlanga-de-Mingo D, Lobo-Escolar L. Is diaphyseal fixation of short neck-retaining stem prostheses related to the size of the implant? Hip Int 2021; 31:196-200. [PMID: 32538203 DOI: 10.1177/1120700020932937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Short-stem hip prostheses present variable proximal femoral bone radiological findings. The aims of this study were to analyse, in our patients with implanted collum femoris-preserving (CFP) stems, cancellous bone remodelling, cortical distal hypertrophy and pedestal formation, and the relationship between those radiological changes that suggest distal fixation with the size of the stem. METHODS From October 2001 to December 2012 a total of 199 consecutive primary total hip arthroplasties in 180 patients were performed at our department using the CFP stem and followed up for a minimum of 5 years until December 2017. RESULTS Stress shielding was present in 74% of oversized stems cases, but in normal or undersized stems, stress shielding was present in 8.5%. Cortical hyperthrophy was observed in 49% of the oversized stems and in 6% of the normal or undersized ones. Finally, non-statistically significant differences (p = 0.089) in pedestal formation were found, present in 16.3% of the oversized stems and in 6% of normal or undersized ones. CONCLUSIONS Oversized stems cause more stress shielding and distal cortical hypertrophy in the distal part of the stem, which indicates distal fixation in bigger sizes of stem.
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Harper KD, Incavo SJ, Clyburn TA. Short-Stem Prostheses in Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Unexpected Short-Term Complication: A Report of 2 Cases. JBJS Case Connect 2020; 10:e0159. [PMID: 32224668 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.19.00159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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CASE We present here 2 cases of postoperative stress fractures in the setting of a short-stem implant. Both patients had well-aligned implants with good bone quality and presented with delayed onset and atraumatic thigh pain. They were diagnosed with periprosthetic fractures around stable implants. CONCLUSIONS We now reserve the use of these stems for patients who have femoral morphology and are unable to accept standard stems. Patients who complain of new-onset thigh pain in the setting of short-stem total hip arthroplasty should have a femoral stress fracture included in the differential diagnosis and be worked up appropriately.
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- Katharine D Harper
- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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Short to Midterm Follow-Up of Periprosthetic Bone Mineral Density after Total Hip Arthroplasty with the Ribbed Anatomic Stem. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:3085258. [PMID: 31346514 PMCID: PMC6620856 DOI: 10.1155/2019/3085258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Background Femoral bone remodeling around hip prosthesis after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is definite but unpredictable in time and place. This study aimed to investigate the implant-specific remodeling and periprosthetic bone mineral density (BMD) changes after implantation of the Ribbed anatomic cementless femoral stem. Methods After power analysis, 41 patients who had undergone primary unilateral THA with the Ribbed anatomic cementless stem were included. BMD of the seven Gruen zones was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and the contact, fitness, and fixation of the femoral stem and proximal femur were analyzed by X-ray. Additional clinical outcome parameters were also recorded. Results Compared with the contralateral unoperated side, significant reductions of BMD were detected in the distal zone (Gruen zone 4: 1.665±0.198 versus 1.568±0.242 g/cm2, P=0.001) and middle distal zone (Gruen zone 5: 1.660±0.209 versus 1.608±0.215 g/cm2, P=0.026) on the prosthetic side, but no significant differences in BMD were detected in other zones (Gruen zones 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7). Subgroups analyses indicated no significant correlation between periprosthetic BMD changes and clinical factors including primary disease and body mass index. Visible areas of bone ingrowth indicated solid fixation of the femoral stem and there was no case of loosening. Clinical and functional outcome scores were excellent with mean HHS of 93.13 points and mean WOMAC score of 5.20 points, and three patients described intermittent mild thigh pain at the final follow-up. Conclusions For the Ribbed femoral stem, the periprosthetic BMD was well maintained in the proximal femur, while periprosthetic BMD was significantly reduced in the distal and middle distal zones of the femur. Further clinical investigations are required to examine the efficacy of the Ribbed stem, particularly with regard to long-term survival. This trial is registered with ChiCTR1800017750.
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Over the last two decades, several conservative femoral prostheses have been designed. The goals of conservative stems include: the spearing of the trochanteric bone stock; a more physiological loading in the proximal femur reducing the risk of stress shielding; and to avoid a long stem into the diaphysis preventing impingement with the femoral cortex and thigh pain. All stems designed to be less invasive than conventional uncemented stems are commonly named ‘short stems’. However, this term is misleading because it refers to a heterogeneous group of stems deeply different in terms of design, biomechanics and bearing. In the short-term follow-up, all conservative stems provided excellent survivorship. However, variable rates of complications were reported, including stem malalignment, incorrect stem sizing and intra-operative fracture. Radiostereometric analysis (RSA) studies demonstrated that some conservative stems were affected by an early slight migration and rotation within the first months after surgery, followed by a secondary stable fixation. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) studies demonstrated an implant-specific pattern of bone remodelling. Although the vast majority of stems demonstrated a good osseointegration, some prostheses transferred loads particularly to the lateral and distal-medial regions, favouring proximal stress shielding and bone atrophy in the great trochanter and calcar regions.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3:149-159. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170052
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- Mattia Loppini
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Italy; Hip Diseases and Joint Replacement Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Italy
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- Hip Diseases and Joint Replacement Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Italy
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