Trochanter fixation with the Dutchman's hook.
For nearly 30 years we have been using a special hook for reattachment of the trochanter. Its use has been evaluated in 80 hip replacements. Non-union was seen in one case. Loss of trochanteric position occurred in 9% of the hips. Trochanteric bursitis was a frequent complication (10%) and six patients had the hooks removed on that account.
D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography