A collared, fully hydroxyapatite-coated femoral stem for hip replacement (IMAGE)

Chiba University

A collared, fully hydroxyapatite-coated femoral stem for hip replacement

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This type of stem was found to be better at preventing early femoral fracture after total hip replacement than flat-tapered wedge stems.   

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Nakashima Health Force Co., Ltd.

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