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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 157-9 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Hip international: the journal of clinical and experimental research on hip pathology and therapy |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 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