Total Hip Arthroplasty in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Dysplasia of the hip is a common cause of secondary arthritis of the hip. These cases are complex and challenging to the arthroplasty surgeon. The normal…
Proximal Femoral Osteotomy
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Abnormal morphology of the proximal femur can compromise hip joint mechanics and result in pathologic contact pressures and progressive joint degeneration. Correction of the primary deformity…
Acetabular Component Options in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview SYNOPSIS This chapter reviews the history of acetabular component development, from cemented all-polyethylene components to uncemented porous-coated cups. It describes first- and second-generation component designs and discusses their…
The Primary Cemented Femoral Stem
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The history of cemented femoral stems dates back to the pioneer of the hip replacement, Sir John Charnley. Understanding the scientific and historical rationale behind cemented…
Preoperative Planning for Hip Surgery
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Preoperative evaluation for total hip arthroplasty requires obtaining a thorough history and physical examination, the proper radiographic studies, and templating. The goals of preoperative evaluation are…
Clinical Evaluation of the Failed or Painful Total Hip Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Evaluation of the painful or failed total hip replacement begins with a thorough history and physical examination. The clinician must be aware of the wide differential…
Hip Arthroscopy
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Hip arthroscopy is an emerging field in the treatment of hip disease. Because of anatomic restraints, it presents unique surgical challenges. However, given proper indications and…
Bearing Options in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Three alternate bearing choices to conventional polyethylene currently are used in North America. The first is highly cross-linked polyethylene, which is now entering its second decade…
Current Designs of Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Total hip arthroplasty with the use of uncemented components is on the increase. This chapter highlights the appeal of uncemented arthroplasty and discusses the available bearing…
Etiology of Hip Arthritis
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The initial chapter in the series on hip arthritis and arthroplasty focuses on the varying causes and symptoms of hip arthritis. Arthritis of the hip joint…
