Radiographic Evaluation The surgeon should, in most cases, be able preoperatively to accurately determine the stability of the stem being removed, based upon established radiographic criteria for the assessment of cemented2…
FIGURE 8-1. A: Radiograph of failed THA with marked protrusion. B: A transtrochanteric approach was necessary to facilitate safe hip dislocation and failed cup extraction. Intrapelvic migration of the acetabular component…
FIGURE 47-1. Grade 3 instability with valgus stress due to MCL deficiency. Radiographic analysis allows further assessment of the problematic TKA. At a minimum, a weight-bearing AP, lateral, and sunrise views…
