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,…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The specialized problems associated with a total hip arthroplasty after an acetabular fracture are characterized by the initial conservative or operative treatment. In general, poorer clinical…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Osteonecrosis of the hip is a disease with many different etiologies that often leads to femoral head collapse and premature hip arthritis. This disease often occurs…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Neurovascular injuries are rare after total hip arthroplasty but can result in considerable functional impairment. Total hip arthroplasty nerve injuries are reported in 1% to 2%…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter presents a technique for performing minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty by using a posterior mini-incision as well as current evidence supporting this procedure. Minimally…
