Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Patients with infection after total hip arthroplasty can present with a wide spectrum of symptoms and findings. Evaluation of the patient with a potentially infected total…
Chapter Preview Chapter synopsis Revision hip arthroplasty begins with extrication of the retained components before surgical reconstruction. Although the removal of loose implants may be relatively straightforward, the removal of…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The role of allograft-prosthesis composites in revision hip arthroplasty is controversial. Allograft-prosthesis composites are indicated only in the most complex cases of severe femoral bone loss…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis This chapter describes the technique for minimally invasive lateral approach total hip arthroplasty. The technique described is the modified Hardinge surgical approach, performed with the patient…
Chapter Preview Important Points: 1 Mild pain is the most common presenting symptom of patients with an infected total hip arthroplasty, whereas radiographs commonly are negative. 2 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate…
Chapter Preview Chapter synopsis Most femoral revisions involve weak or sclerotic metaphyseal host bone. Designed to bypass defective proximal bone, extensively porous coated stems provide long-term durability in all but…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter describes the two-incision minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty—a new technique intended to spare the muscles and tendons around the hip and thereby reduce pain…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Instability after total hip arthroplasty is a serious complication that results in patient dissatisfaction and frequently necessitates revision surgery. This chapter discusses the various causes of…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis This chapter focuses on the minimally invasive posterior approach for total hip replacement. It presents indications and contraindications as well as the surgical technique. The current…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The primary goals of total hip arthroplasty are to relieve pain and restore function. To achieve this reproducibly, initial implant stability, restoration of proper hip biomechanics,…
