A manoeuvre to facilitate acetabular component retrieval following intra-pelvic migration

Madussar A. Ahmad, Leela C. Biant, Rene Tayar, Paul R. Thomas, Richard E. Field

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)157-9
Number of pages3
JournalHip international: the journal of clinical and experimental research on hip pathology and therapy
Volume19
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 23 May 2009

Keywords

  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/adverse effects
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration/diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Radiography
  • Recovery of Function
  • Reoperation/methods

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