Bilateral ankylosis of the hip : a case report

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Du Plessis, Leonore
Le Roux, Theo L.B.

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Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association

Abstract

Bilateral ankylosis of the hip is a surgical challenge even to the experienced surgeon. We present a case of bilateral ankylosis of the hips and review of literature in order to see if there are any tips and tricks to be kept in mind before attempting this type of surgery.

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Bilateral ankylosis hips, Surgery

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Du Plessis, L & Le Roux, TLB 2013, 'Bilateral ankylosis of the hip : a case report', SA Orthopaedic Journal, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 42-45.