CASE STUDY A 39-year-old West African man underwent his first total hip arthroplasty 13 years before presentation. His hospitalization was complicated by prolonged postoperative drainage and persistent pain. He presented…
CASE STUDIES Case 1: Cemented Femoral Revision A 92-year-old woman underwent revision total hip arthroplasty for femoral loosening. Reconstruction used a porous-coated femoral component. Seven years later, she presented with…
CASE STUDY A 69-year-old woman underwent primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) using a direct anterior approach without apparent complications ( Fig. 51.1 ). She presented to a local emergency department…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis This chapter reviews the indications and techniques for successful implantation of an extensively porous-coated stem for management of the femoral component in revision hip arthroplasty. Important…
CASE STUDY An 80-year-old man presented with a failed acetabular component 29 years after the index total hip arthroplasty (THA). The patient was found to be free of infection. Radiographs…
CASE STUDY A 45-year-old man presented with bilateral hip pain (greater on the right side than the left) that had been worsening over the past 5 years. The pain was…
CASE STUDIES Case 1 A 79-year-old woman presented after a primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for a second opinion. During the primary THA, there was a fracture of her acetabulum….
CASE STUDIES Case 1 A 54-year-old male had a failed attempt of an acetabular reconstruction with a bilobed component ( Fig.55.1 ). He was found to have a large posterior…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis This chapter describes the appropriate treatment of cavitary defects. Important Points • Cavitary defects are contained defects. • The defects may be successfully treated with a…
CASE STUDY A 50-year-old man with no significant medical history underwent primary left total hip arthroplasty (THA) 9 years earlier. He returned to the medical office with a new limp…
