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Pulmonary bone embolism after total hip replacement

J M Bras, B E Veraart

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
    |February 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Bony spicules were discovered in the lungs of a patient after total hip replacement surgery. These bone fragments likely originated from acetabular grindings during the procedure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Pulmonary Pathology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Total hip replacement (THR) is a common orthopedic procedure.
    • Complications following THR can include systemic embolization.
    • The fate of surgical debris in the body is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence and origin of intravascular bony spicules found in lung tissue.
    • To explore a potential link between acetabular grindings during THR and pulmonary findings.

    Main Methods:

    • Necropsy examination of lung tissue from a patient who underwent total hip replacement.
    • Histopathological analysis to identify and characterize bony structures within lung vasculature.

    Main Results:

    • Numerous intravascular bony spicules were identified in both lungs.
    • The patient had undergone total hip replacements 3 and 10 months prior to death.
    • The findings suggest a pathway for surgical debris to reach the pulmonary circulation.

    Conclusions:

    • Acetabular grindings from total hip replacement surgery may enter the venous system.
    • These bone fragments are subsequently filtered by the lungs.
    • This study highlights a potential, previously unrecognized complication of hip replacement surgery.

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