Exposures of the Acetabulum
Chapter 16 Exposures of the Acetabulum S. Andrew Sems Key Points • The ilioinguinal approach allows access to visualize the entire anterior column of the acetabulum, as well as palpable access…
Materials in Hip Surgery: Metals for Cemented and Uncemented Implants
Chapter 6 Materials in Hip Surgery Metals for Cemented and Uncemented Implants Warren O. Haggard, Joel D. Bumgardner and Phillip J. Andersen Key Points • Atomic, molecular, and crystalline structures provide…
Femoral Revision: Allograft Prosthetic Composites and Proximal Femoral Replacement
Chapter 99 Femoral Revision Allograft Prosthetic Composites and Proximal Femoral Replacement Paul Tee Hui Lee, Oleg A. Safir, Catherine F. Kellett, David J. Backstein and Allan E. Gross Key Points…
Neurovascular Injuries
Chapter 105 Neurovascular Injuries Gregg R. Klein, Scott M. Sporer and Andrew M. Michael Neurologic Injuries Key Points Neurologic Injuries • Know inherent risks and special considerations for each patient to…
Tribology of the Artificial Hip Joint
Chapter 3 Tribology of the Artificial Hip Joint Markus A. Wimmer and Michel P. Laurent Key Points • Hip wear is a major factor in the service life of hip prostheses….
Cemented Femoral Components
Chapter 67 Cemented Femoral Components Andrew J. Timperley, Jonathan R. Howell, Matthew J.W. Hubble, Graham A. Gie and Sarah L. Whitehouse Key Points • Cemented stems (Fig. 67-1) are indicated in…
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Chapter 42 Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Daniel J. Sucato Key Points • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is primarily a posterior migration of the epiphysis on the metaphysis in the skeletally…
Intertrochanteric Fractures
Chapter 45 Intertrochanteric Fractures Andrew H. Schmidt and Richard F. Kyle Key Points • The treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures is nearly always operative. • Compression hip screws are best used in…
Femoral Neck Fracture
Chapter 44 Femoral Neck Fracture Thuan V. Ly and Marc F. Swiontkowski Key Points • In the physiologically young and active adult, the goals are to preserve the femoral head, achieve…
Periprosthetic Fracture: Prevention/Diagnosis/Treatment
Chapter 102 Periprosthetic Fracture Prevention/Diagnosis/Treatment Christopher R. Gooding, Donald S. Garbuz, Bassam A. Masri and Clive P. Duncan Key Points • The diagnosis of periprosthetic fracture is based on the history,…
