title: A manoeuvre to facilitate acetabular component retrieval following intra-pelvic migration.
abstract: Acetabular component extraction following intra-pelvic migration of a total hip replacement can be hazardous to pelvic tissues, vessels and organs. Acetabular component removal is usually performed using an abdominal retroperitoneal approach. We describe a closed reduction of the acetabular component using a traction/manipulation technique. This manoeuvre can be used in cases of intra-pelvic acetabular component migration where the surface contour of the acetabular component is uncomplicated and an interposition membrane separates the implant from adjacent intra-pelvic structures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Epsom Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, UK. mudussarahmad@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Madussar A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: Leela C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Biant
authors.forename: Rene
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tayar
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Richard E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Field
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods