Chapter 46 Subtrochanteric Fractures George Haidukewych Key Points • The subtrochanteric region experiences extremely high forces that challenge fixation constructs. • Muscular deforming forces flex, abduct, and externally rotate short proximal fragments,…
Chapter 56 Pelvic Osteotomies for Hip Dysplasia Robert T. Trousdale Key Points • Pelvic osteotomy is the treatment of choice for young patients with symptomatic hip dysplasia in the absence of…
Chapter 88 Osteolysis Around Well-Fixed Hip Replacement Parts James I. Huddleston III. and William J. Maloney Key Points • Osteolytic lesions of the pelvis that progress over a 3- to 6-month…
Chapter 71 Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Bearings J. Benjamin Jackson III., John L. Masonis and Thomas Fehring Key Points • Highly cross-linked polyethylene has demonstrated wear rate reduction of between 40% and…
Chapter 29 Rehabilitation After Hip Surgery Robert E. Mayle Jr. and James I. Huddleston III. Key Points • The goal of rehabilitation is to maximize functional outcomes and improve an individual’s…
Chapter 106 Wound Complications Yeukkei Cheung, Derek F. Amanatullah and Paul E. Di Cesare Key Points • Choice of anticoagulation, body mass index, and high drain output are significant risk factors…
Chapter 64 Resurfacing Hip Arthroplasty Techniques Thomas P. Schmalzried Key Points • Obtaining adequate femoral and acetabular exposure is the key to accurate component insertion. • Neck notching and vigorous component impaction…
Chapter 37 Acetabular Rim Damage Paul E. Beaulé and Michael Leunig Key Points • The most frequent causes of acetabular rim damage and secondary osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip are instability…
Chapter 57 Femoral Osteotomy Miguel E. Cabanela Key Points • Femoral osteotomy has lost popularity today. • Certain patients with developmental dysplasia, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, or femoral neck nonunion can benefit…
Chapter 73 Ceramic-on-Ceramic Bearings Aaron Carter and Peter F. Sharkey Key Points • Ceramic-on-ceramic bearings in total hip arthroplasty were first implemented as a solution to wear debris and subsequent osteolysis…
