Conversion of hip arthrodesis to total joint arthroplasty.
Conversion of a hip arthrodesis to a total joint arthroplasty is an uncommon procedure compared to the standard or revision total hip replacement. In this report, two illustrative cases are presented in which conversion to a total joint arthroplasty was performed, and a review of the literature for indications, complications, contraindications, and outcomes of this procedure is provided.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, USA.
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D001174:Arthrodesis; D001416:Back Pain / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation