
Arthroplasty
THA: Distal and proximal centralising devices produce comparable prosthetic alignment
Int Orthop. 2009 Aug;33(4):945-8. Epub 2008 Aug 1930 patients undergoing hemiarthroplasties for femoral neck fractures were randomized to receive the femoral component with either a distal centralising device (DCD) or a proximal mid-shaft centralising device (PCD) to compare both devices post operatively. The radiographic results indicated similar effects on stem alignment and cement mantle thickness with both the distal and proximal centralising devices.
Unlock the full article
Get unlimited access to OrthoEvidence with a free trial
Start TrialCritical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or continue reading this full article
Register Now

Subscribe to "The Pulse"
Evidence-Based Orthopaedics direct to your inbox.