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ARTHRODESIS OF THE HIP BY CENTRAL DISLOCATION AND ILIO-FEMORAL NAILING

A Preliminary Report



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Abstract

1. Central dislocation of the hip combined with ilio-femoral intramedullary nailing is a technically difficult operation, but one which, if well done, provides a high percentage of hip fusion without external fixation.

2. Fifteen hips have been operated upon. Twelve have fused; two cannot yet be assessed as the time since operation is too short; and one failed, presumably due to osteoporosis resulting from rheumatoid arthritis.

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