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Delayed Sciatic-Nerve Entrapment Following the Use of Self-Curing Acrylic A CASE REPORT
PETER A. CASAGRANDE; PAUL R. DANAHY
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1971 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.  1971; 53:167-169 
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Abstract

A case of delayed sciatic-nerve entrapment seconsdary to the use of self-curing acrylic in total replacement of the hip is reported. It is recommended that the posterior acrylic plug of the acetabular portion of the total-hip replacement be limited to the undercut part of the acetabular cortex. It should not penetrate the pelvis.

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