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False aneurysm 14 years after total hip arthroplasty
C M Bach1, I Steingruber, C Wimmer
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Innsbruck, Austria.
The Journal of Arthroplasty
|July 7, 2000
Summary
A rare vascular complication, false aneurysm, can occur years after total hip arthroplasty. This case highlights a delayed presentation 14 years post-surgery, requiring surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA) complications typically involve orthopaedic issues.
- Serious vascular injuries, like false aneurysms, are infrequently reported after THA.
- Existing literature describes a mean 9-month interval between THA and false aneurysm manifestation.