Maximum temperatures of 89°C recorded during the mechanical preparation of 35 femoral heads for resurfacing

Richard Baker; Michael Whitehouse; Michael Kilshaw; Morreica Pabbruwe; Robert Spencer; Ashley Blom; Gordon Bannister

doi:10.3109/17453674.2011.636681

Maximum temperatures of 89°C recorded during the mechanical preparation of 35 femoral heads for resurfacing

Richard Baker, Michael Whitehouse, Michael Kilshaw, Morreica Pabbruwe, Robert Spencer, Ashley Blom, Gordon Bannister

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We noticed that our instruments were often too hot to touch after preparing the femoral head for resurfacing, and questioned whether the heat generated could exceed temperatures known to cause osteonecrosis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	669-73
Number of pages	5
Journal	Acta Orthopaedica
Volume	82
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/17453674.2011.636681
Publication status	Published - 2011

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Maximum temperatures of 89°C recorded during the mechanical preparation of 35 femoral heads for resurfacing

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