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The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 17, Issue: 4, Page: 17-22
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Soft tissue balancing: The hip
Robert B. Bourne; Cecil H. RorabeckHip
During total hip arthroplasty, femoral offset is restored in only 40% of patients. Increased attention to techniques that ensure leg-length and offset restoration improve total hip arthroplasty function and minimize the risk of complications such as dislocation and limp. Preoperative templating, intraoperative leg-length offset measurements, and the availability of high-offset femoral necks can improve the restoration of offset in 90% of patients. Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
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