title: Total hip arthroplasty for late hip dislocation in paraplegia.
abstract: Late hip dislocation is uncommon, particularly in the context of paraplegia. We report a case in which total hip arthroplasty with a semi-constrained acetabular component was a successful treatment for this condition. A review of the literature revealed that this method of treatment had not been previously described in paraplegics. For patients with late hip dislocation in spastic paraplegia, total hip arthroplasty with a semi-constrained acetabular component, combined with adequate adductor release and obturator neurectomy is recommended. (Hip International 2002; 12: 338-41).
authors.affiliation: Institute of Orthopaedics, University of London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mussa
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kakar
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bentley