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THR: Changes in Stem Position



- Discussion:
    - any change in stem positioning represents definite radiologic loosening;
    - changes include:
          - pistoning:
          - medial midstem pivot:
          - calcar pivot:
          - subsidence;
          - distal pivot:
          - change of the femoral stem into a more varus position