title: [Rare indication for a simple hip prosthesis with an extra-large femoral head following multiple failed exchange operations].
abstract: In certain rare cases of failure following multiple exchange arthroplasty at the hip, it is possible to create a strong and reliable connection between the pelvis and the femur, without replacing the acetabulum, by fitting a custom-made extra-large femoral head into the existing and stable large cavity. Two cases in which this method was used are described here and recommended for consideration in similar situations.
authors.affiliation: ENDO-Klinik, Gemeinnützige Betriebsgesellschaft mbH, Hamburg.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Siegel
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Rückert
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wenzl
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation
vernacular_title: Seltene Indikation zur Anwendung einer einfachen Hüftgelenkendoprothese mit übergrossem Kopf nach zahlreichen unbefriedigenden Wechseloperationen.