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Table 1
Issues and their solutions regarding implant choice.
| Issues | Solutions |
|---|---|
| Insufficient bone quality or non-hemispheric acetabulum | Tripod DMC or even a DMC with a hook |
| Significant acetabular defect | Reinforcement cage + cemented DMC |
| Extensive bony acetabular defect | Custom reinforcement cage + cemented DMC |
| Stick to the patient anatomy in complex revision | • Inner diameter of the reinforcement cage = outer diameter of the initial cup. |
| • Cemented DMC diameter = initial cup diameter −4 to 6 mm (thickness of cement). |
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