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Review
. 2017;27(1):67-69.
doi: 10.1615/JLongTermEffMedImplants.2018020251.

Long-Term Outcomes of Thompson's Hip Hemiarthroplasties: Literature Review

Hosam E Matar  1 , Thomas Donnelly  1 , Greville Farrar  1
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Review

Long-Term Outcomes of Thompson's Hip Hemiarthroplasties: Literature Review

Hosam E Matar et al. J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2017.

Abstract

The procedure of Thompson's hip hemiarthroplasty has been well established since the 1950s and is still widely used for neck of femur fractures. Symptomatic acetabular erosion is a concern, shown to be particularly present after long-term follow-up of active patients. We review the literature and present a unique 47 year follow-up of neck of femur fracture treated with Thompson's hemiarthroplasty.

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