Removal of well-fixed femoral and acetabular components.
One of the more difficult procedures in revision total hip arthroplasty is removal of a well-fixed femoral stem or acetabulum. Techniques to remove well-fixed, fully coated implants (cemented or uncemented) are discussed here. Results of these techniques show that operative time can be decreased and femoral and pelvic bone loss can be minimized, making a complicated revision more straightforward.
Paprosky
Wayne G
WG
Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, USA. parp1210@aol.com
Martin
Eric L
EL
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D012086:Reoperation