[Ttoal hip arthroplasty after arthrodesis (desarthrodesis)]

A report is given on 24 cases of desarthrodesis of the hip long after arthrodesis, in one case after 73 years, the patient being a woman of 84, and in several cases after 40 years. In all cases the results were satisfactory and recovery was excellent despite the long duration of the arthrodesis. Desarthrodesis is therefore a valuable operation which may be indicated in cases where position is poor or lumbalgia inhibits the function.