Steinman Pin Technique for the Removal of Well-Fixed Femoral Stems

摘要

Femoral stems with the capacity for exuberant bony in-growth, such as hydroxyapatite- or porous-coated stems, pose a challenge in the revision setting if extraction is required. The goal of minimal bone loss is crucial. We present an adjunct technique for the removal of well-fixed femoral stems with the use of Steinman pins. ? 2013 Elsevier Inc.