A simple method of hip arthrodesis.
A technique of intraarticular hip arthrodesis using a cancellous screw to provide compression across the joint is introduced. We present four patients in whom this method was successful, resulting in solid fusion and pain relief at follow-up.
D000293:Adolescent; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000601:surgery; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications