Proximal Femoral Deformity
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Total hip arthroplasty in the presence of proximal femoral deformity is a technically demanding operation that requires extensive preoperative planning to determine the choice of implants,…
Total Hip Arthroplasty: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic childhood illness characterized by multiple joint involvement and systemic manifestations. The symptoms can be severely limiting and difficult to manage…
Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Hip resurfacing has now shown good mid-term results in Great Britain and is gaining popularity in the United States. Understanding the proper indications and surgical pitfalls…
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The periacetabular osteotomy is an effective procedure for correcting the structural abnormalities and dynamic instability associated with acetabular dysplasia. Mid- and long-term clinical results from multiple…
Arthrodesis
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: This chapter outlines the advantages and disadvantages of hip arthrodesis. Patient selection and the possibility of revision to a total hip arthroplasty in the future are…
Salvage Osteotomy
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: This chapter outlines the indications, surgical technique, and anticipated complications of the Chiari osteotomy for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip secondary to acetabular dysplasia….
Surgical Dislocation of the Adult Hip for Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Femoroacetabular impingement is a pathologic condition in which structural abnormalities of the femoral head-neck junction and/or acetabulum result in repetitive abutment between the proximal femur and…
Total Hip Arthroplasty in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Dysplasia of the hip is a common cause of secondary arthritis of the hip. These cases are complex and challenging to the arthroplasty surgeon. The normal…
Proximal Femoral Osteotomy
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Abnormal morphology of the proximal femur can compromise hip joint mechanics and result in pathologic contact pressures and progressive joint degeneration. Correction of the primary deformity…
Acetabular Component Options in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview SYNOPSIS This chapter reviews the history of acetabular component development, from cemented all-polyethylene components to uncemented porous-coated cups. It describes first- and second-generation component designs and discusses their…
