The Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure: a rare complication.
A case is described of the rare complication of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following a Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure. Because there is no proven effective treatment, prevention is the key to managing this condition.
Arbuthnot
James E
JE
Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
Journeaux
Simon F
SF
Clark
David I
DI
D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors