Pseudotumours following hip resurfacing; minimising the clinical impact

Thesis

Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty (MoMHRA) is an alternative treatment option to total hip arthroplasty (THA), especially in the young and active. Despite the early successful results, reports of adverse soft-tissue reactions around the MoMHRA have caused increased concern. These reactions have been termed pseudotumours and have been shown to be associated with increased wear. However, their incidence and aetiology is not known. The broad aims of this thesis were to 1) determine ...

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Authors: George, G

• Publication date: 2012
• DOI: 10.5287/ora-zgykgek4k
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: hip arthroplasty
• Subjects: Orthopaedics