title: Two Cases of Retained Cement after Hip Hemiarthroplasty. Don't Forget the Basics.
abstract: Hemiarthroplasty as a treatment for femoral neck fractures is controversial with evolving understanding of its complications. One set of complications relates to the use of cement for these procedures. This case study presents two cases that were complicated by retained cement in the acetabulum that was identified in final intraoperative check with x-rays. In both cases, the incision was reopened and retained fragments were removed. We aim to remind the orthopaedic surgery community that this complication can occur even to the careful, experienced surgeon and to recommend the steps necessary to minimize the risk of its occurrence.
authors.forename: Shaleen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vira
authors.forename: Austin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ramme
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shakked
authors.forename: Toni M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: McLaurin
authors.forename: Nirmal C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Tejwani
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D062785:Hemiarthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements