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Review
. 2001 Oct;32(4):543-52, vii.
doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70225-x.

Epidemiology of instability after total hip replacement

J Sanchez-Sotelo  1 , D J Berry
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Review

Epidemiology of instability after total hip replacement

J Sanchez-Sotelo et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2001 Oct.

Abstract

This article reviews the epidemiology of dislocation after total hip arthroplasty. The overall prevalence, prevalence as a function of time after arthroplasty, and prevalence of recurrent dislocation are reviewed. Risk factors for dislocation are reviewed according to patient characteristics, implant design characteristics, and factors related to surgical technique.

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