Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proved extremely useful for evaluating the painful hip prosthesis. MRI with excellent soft tissue contrast offers significant advantages over computed tomography and plain radiography…
CASE STUDY A 50-year-old man underwent left total hip replacement to treat osteoarthritis. Because of his age and activity level, a large resurfacing socket was used to maximize stability and…
CASE STUDY A 42-year-old man presented with bilateral hip pain 1 year after undergoing staged, bilateral total hip arthroplasties (THAs). The patient had his right hip replaced first, with good…
CASE STUDIES Case 1 A 39-year-old man had a right total hip arthroplasty (THA) in 1996 at the age of 26 for degenerative changes of the hip caused by osteomyelitis…
Algorithm Treatment algorithm for acetabular revision proposed by Paprosky. Introduction Numerous steps and technical issues are involved in performing an acetabular revision. Success depends on intimate contact between the implant…
CASE STUDY An 81-year-old woman presented with pain in the right hip and thigh that was associated with progressive difficulty in ambulating and putting weight on the right leg. She…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis The direct lateral or transgluteal approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is used by clinicians worldwide. Clinical outcomes and potential complications are similar to those for…
Introduction Removing a solidly fixed, cemented or cementless acetabular component with minimal bone loss while avoiding further structural damage to the pelvis can be technically challenging as well as time…
Introduction The demand for primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) is expected to increase during the next few decades, ensuring a concomitant increase in revision THAs. Revisions are projected to increase…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis In this chapter, we review the indications and techniques for successful removal of the femoral components in revision total hip arthroplasty. Important Points • Before femoral…
