title: Use of constrained acetabular liners in total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: The use of constrained acetabular liners is indicated when soft-tissue tensioning techniques such as femoral neck lengthening, component repositioning, and use of lateralized acetabular liner are ineffective. It is most commonly used as a salvage procedure in revision situations. However, a locking acetabular insert may be used for primary THAs in patients with joint or soft-tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intraoperative instability. In addition to the described commercially available liners, several manufacturers will provide customized components on request.
authors.affiliation: Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Reconstruction, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Gracia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Etienne
authors.forename: Phillip S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Ragland
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mont
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012307:Risk Factors