Method of removal of broken stem described by Moreland, Marder, and Anspach. Small window is made in anterior femoral cortex just distal to break in stem. Carbide punch is used to push prosthesis proximally. (Redrawn from Moreland JR, Marder R, Anspach WE Jr: The window technique for the removal of broken femoral stems in total hip replacement, Clin Orthop Relat Res 212:245, 1986.) SEE TECHNIQUE 3.15.