Fracture of the polyethylene acetabular cup in total hip arthroplasties.
Fracture of the acetabular cup is an uncommon complication in total hip arthroplasties, with only six examples described in the orthopedic literature. A patient is presented to illustrate the plain radiographic findings of acetabular cup fracture and to discuss the possible mechanisms involved.
Stuck
K J
KJ
Department of Radiology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Falahee
M H
MH
Brandon
C J
CJ
D000328:Adult; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
D011095:Polyethylenes