A manoeuvre to facilitate acetabular component retrieval following intra-pelvic migration.
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.
Ahmad
Madussar A
MA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Epsom Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, UK. mudussarahmad@hotmail.com
Biant
Leela C
LC
Tayar
Rene
R
Thomas
Paul R
PR
Field
Richard E
RE
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