June 24, 2022 | Today’s News
Today's Top Story Study Compares Stem Type and Outcomes of Subtrochanteric Osteotomy in Crowe Type IV Hip Dysplasia A retrospective study published in the June 15 issue of the Journal of the AAOS ® found that subtrochanteric osteotomy using a straight uncemented stem with tapered lateral shoulder and osteoconductive coating (Link Classic Uncemented [LCU] stem) demonstrated a greater tendency to varus alignment, longer union time, malunion, and stem loosening compared with other stems. Thirty-seven hips with Crowe [...]