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Modular cementless total hip arthroplasty for hip infection sequelae.
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Orthopedics
|September 30, 2005
Summary
Cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) effectively treats hip deformities from childhood infections, showing low complication rates. Modern implants offer a reliable solution for secondary osteoarthritis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Infectious Disease Complications
- Arthroplasty
Background:
- Childhood hip infections can cause deformities and early secondary osteoarthritis.
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in these cases is complex with high complication risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of cementless THA using modern implants in patients with sequelae of infective hip arthritis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 58 cementless total hip arthroplasties.
- Utilized a modern implant design featuring a modular stem and metal-backed socket.
Main Results:
- The overall complication rate was relatively low.
- One case of recurrent infection was noted.
- Cementless THA demonstrated effectiveness and reliability in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- Cementless total hip arthroplasty with modular stems and metal-backed sockets is a viable treatment for secondary osteoarthritis following childhood hip infections.
- This approach offers a reliable option for complex hip reconstructions.