Arthroscopic removal of a .44 caliber bullet from the hip.
Published
Journal Article
Hip arthroscopy is far less invasive than standard open arthrotomy and offers unparalleled visualization of the acetabulum and femoral head. Diagnostic arthroscopy is becoming increasingly accepted as therapeutic options are still evolving. We report the case of the arthroscopic removal of a .44 caliber bullet from the femoral head of a 45-year-old man. The procedure afforded the opportunity to thoroughly irrigate the joint, debride the articular surface, and remove several loose bodies.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Cory, JW; Ruch, DS
Published Date
- September 1998
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 14 / 6
Start / End Page
- 624 - 626
PubMed ID
- 9754483
Pubmed Central ID
- 9754483
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0749-8063
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0749-8063(98)70061-1
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States