Neurovascular Injury: Avoidance and Treatment

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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%…

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Rationale and Expectations

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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…

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Total Hip Arthroplasty: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

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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…

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Proximal Femoral Deformity

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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,…

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Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty

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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…

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Periacetabular Osteotomy

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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…

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Arthrodesis

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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…

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Salvage Osteotomy

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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….

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