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Stem migration & antirotation pin/trunnion corrosion in K2/Apex hip implants
July 2016
Stem migration & antirotation pin/trunnion corrosion in K2/Apex hip implants
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Stem Migration and Fretting Corrosion of the Antirotation Pin in the K2/Apex Hip System
J Arthroplasty. 2016 Mar;31(3):727-34Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
95 patients undergoing hip surgery were randomized to undergo the surgery using either a K2 stem or an Apex System stem. This study was terminated early due to the withdrawal of the stems from the market. This study provided a comparison of clinical outcomes, bone mineral density, stem stability (RSA), and additionally documented factors that may have contributed to the need for revision surgery. ...
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