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THA: Cement injection technique reduces embolic events compared to conventional methods
May 2013
THA: Cement injection technique reduces embolic events compared to conventional methods
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Secondary cement injection technique reduces pulmonary embolism in total hip arthroplasty
Int Orthop. 2012 Aug;36(8):1575-81. Epub 2012 Apr 15Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients undergoing THA were randomized to a conventional cemented THA or a secondary cement procedure using a cement injection stem to determine the effect of the novel technique on embolic events. The results from transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) from six predetermined measurement points during the surgical procedure indicated that the incidence and severity of embolic events was great...
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