In the literature, only one case of displacement of a cemented femoral stem from its cement bed during closed reduction of a dislocation has been reported. In that case, it was suggested that the stem design may in part be the explanation for the displacement.
Another case with a cemented Müller straight stem is now presented, emphasizing the use of image intensification if reduction proves difficult.
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