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Mechanical failures in total hip replacement requiring reoperation

P M Pellicci, E A Salvati, H J Robinson

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mechanical failures in total hip replacements occurred in 35 of 3,000 cases between 1971-1977. Most failures stemmed from technical or anatomical issues, suggesting many could have been prevented with improved surgical practices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Metal-to-plastic prostheses were commonly used for total hip replacements from 1971-1977.
    • Approximately 3,000 total hip replacements were performed during this period.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence and causes of mechanical failures in total hip replacements.
    • To identify preventable factors contributing to prosthesis failure.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 35 revision surgeries for mechanical failure.
    • Analysis of identified technical or anatomical problems leading to failure.

    Main Results:

    • Dislocations (14) and femoral component loosening (7) were the most common failures.
    • Femoral stem fractures (6) and acetabular component loosening (3) also occurred.
    • All failures were linked to identifiable technical or anatomical issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Technical and anatomical problems were the primary drivers of mechanical failure in these total hip replacements.
    • Improved preoperative planning, technique, and component positioning could have potentially prevented two-thirds of these failures.

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