title: Surgery of the rheumatoid hip.
abstract: The incidence and pattern of involvement of the hip in rheumatoid arthritis are reviewed. The criteria for the selection of patients for surgery are described and the points in preparation emphasised. The surgical procedures available are discussed with the results and complications to be expected. The clinical results of total replacement arthroplasty are gratifying despite the increased incidence of infection and mechanical loosening compared with osteoarthritic hips.
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D000074402:Synovectomy