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From: Porous tantalum rod implantation is associated with low survival rates in patients with type C2 osteonecrosis of the femoral head but has no effect on the clinical outcome of conversion total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective study with an average 8-year follow-up

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a, b Anteroposterior and frog lateral X-rays of bilateral hips showed that right hip was in ARCO stage II and JIC type C1. c, d, e preoperative MRI images showed right hip was involved serious ONFH but the lateral column was not involved. f, g the immediate radiographs followed by PTRS of right hip were shown. h, i even though mild subchondral bone collapse was observed, intact joint space was achieved with matched femoral head morphology at 9 years postoperatively, and the right hip was successfully preserved

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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