title: Revision hip replacement for recurrent Hydatid disease of the pelvis: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: A case of a large recurrent hydatid cyst involving the right ilium and right hip treated with excision of the cyst, Total hip replacement and revision of the acetabular component with a Tripolar articulation for cyst recurrence and acetabular component loosening is presented along with a review of the relevant literature. To our knowledge there is no reported case of Total Hip replacement and revision for hydatid disease involving the bony pelvis.
authors.affiliation: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham B312AP, UK.
authors.forename: Venkata S S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Neelapala
authors.forename: Coonoor R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Chandrasekar
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Grimer