Cemented cup revisions

Among the several treatment techniques for acetabular reconstruction after total hip arthroplasty is cemented acetabular revision. Use of isolated cemented cup revision is not frequently chosen for acetabular revision, however, because outcomes with this technique are poor despite improved cementing techniques. Most cemented cup revisions are performed for severe bone loss when biologic fixation near the normal hip center is unlikely and are often supplemented with bone grafting and metal reinforcement devices cases. Advantages of using this technique are the ability to incorporate antibiotics into the cement and the ability to customize the cement mantle to host bone.