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Published on: August 4, 2022
Practical Surgical Techniques for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Jeff Petrie1, George J Haidukewych, Frank A Liporace
1Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida.
Revision total hip arthroplasty is necessary due to increasing procedure numbers and failure modes. Careful surgical planning and refined techniques are crucial for successful revision hip surgery outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is highly successful but leads to a significant number of revision THA procedures.
- Failure modes of THA include instability, aseptic loosening, infection, periprostastic fracture, hardware failure, and wear, all necessitating revision surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline essential considerations for successful revision total hip arthroplasty.
- To emphasize the importance of preoperative planning and surgical technique in revision THA.
Main Methods:
- Review of common failure modes and indications for revision total hip arthroplasty.
- Discussion of surgical techniques, including component removal and exposure strategies like extended trochanteric osteotomy.
- Emphasis on the need for contingency planning and alternative implants for acetabular and femoral reconstruction.
Main Results:
- Successful revision total hip arthroplasty requires meticulous preoperative planning.
- Familiarity with diverse component removal and exposure techniques is vital.
- Availability of alternative surgical plans and implants is essential for managing unexpected intraoperative findings.
Conclusions:
- Refining component removal and exposure techniques can minimize complications in revision total hip arthroplasty.
- A comprehensive approach encompassing planning, technique, and preparedness is key to achieving successful outcomes in revision hip surgery.
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