Surgical approaches in revision hip replacement

• Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 6; no. 2; p. 84
• Main Authors: Masterson, E L, Masri, B A, Duncan, C P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.1998
• Subjects: Acetabulum - pathology; Acetabulum - surgery; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - adverse effects; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - methods; Bone Cements; Bone Resorption - surgery; Buttocks - surgery; Femur - pathology; Femur - surgery; Hip Prosthesis - adverse effects; Humans; Osteotomy - methods; Patient Care Planning; Prosthesis Design; Prosthesis Failure; Prosthesis-Related Infections - surgery; Reoperation - methods; Treatment Outcome

Revision hip arthroplasty will be performed with frequency in the future. A successful outcome depends on careful preoperative planning, and a key component of that plan is the surgical approach. The choice of the approach should be based on the indication for revision, the particular implant to be...