(iii) Reconstruction/revision of acetabular failure in revision hip replacement

Reconstruction of the acetabulum following acetabular failure in hip arthroplasty presents a wide array of challenges. The extent of bone loss present at revision may require a number of different potential techniques, aiming wherever possible to restore bone stock to that of the primary arthroplasty situation. Gaining primary implant stability is the key to success for all revision methods. Success rates are generally inferior to primary hip arthroplasty, and more so the greater the loss of bone stock.