Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4062505 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Conversion of a fused hip to total hip arthroplasty is a challenging procedure. The results depend on the degree of the change that occurs in the muscles and soft tissues at the hip from long immobilization, and considerable postoperative rehabilitation is necessary. Complications such as nerve injury, dislocation, infection and heterotopic ossification are common. Most of the authors recommended trochanteric osteotomy for better exposure. We are reporting a case of conversion total hip arthroplasty performed for a hip fused in 90° of flexion. Surgical technique is described in detail and pertinent literature is reviewed.
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Authors
Mujadid MD, Kyung Soon MD, Sanket R. MS, Taek Rim MD, Jin Sang MD,