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Late hemarthrosis from a threaded acetabular component.

J R Roberson1

  • 1Emory University Medical School, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.

The Journal of Arthroplasty
|January 1, 1988
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A complication after total hip arthroplasty can occur when exposed acetabular component threads erode the hip capsule, causing painful hemarthrosis. Ensuring bone coverage over these threads prevents this rare issue.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Arthroplasty complications
  • Biomedical engineering

Background:

  • Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure for hip joint replacement.
  • Acetabular component fixation is crucial for long-term success.
  • Threaded acetabular components are widely used, requiring adequate bone support.

Observation:

  • A patient experienced painful hemarthrosis six months post-THA.
  • The cause was identified as erosion of the anterior hip capsule.
  • Erosion occurred over exposed threads of a threaded acetabular component.

Findings:

  • Capsular laceration was linked to a bone deficiency at the anterior acetabular lip.
  • This deficiency was located beneath the psoas tendon.

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  • Diagnosis was confirmed during surgical exploration.

    • Implications:

    • This complication, previously undescribed, highlights a risk associated with threaded acetabular components.
    • Adequate bone containment of threaded sockets is essential in critical areas like the anterior acetabular lip.
    • Preventive strategies should focus on bone coverage to avoid capsular erosion and subsequent hemarthrosis.