Contralateral total hip arthroplasty after hindquarter amputation.
We describe the management and outcome of a 62-year old lady who developed severe osteoarthritis of the hip, nine years after a hindquarter amputation for radiation-induced sarcoma of the contralateral pelvis. The difficulties of stabilising the pelvis intraoperatively and the problems of postoperative rehabilitation are outlined. The operation successfully relieved her pain and restored limited mobility.
Sommerville
Scott M M
SM
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Oncology Service, Royal Orthopaedioc Hospital, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2AP, UK.
Patton
James T
JT
Luscombe
Jonathan C
JC
Grimer
Robert J
RJ