Salvage procedures in failed hip arthroplasties.
Results and observations based on a series of 90 patients who underwent revision hip arthroplasty are reported, including engineering notes on the removal of cement within the femur and assessment of the mechanisms of failure of the original arthroplasties. The authors state a preference for performing revision in two stages, and leaving original cement in the bottom of the femoral canal.
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006621:Hip Joint; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation