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Total hip replacement after intertrochanteric osteotomy
M Gerundini1, A Avai, J Taglioretti
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Busto Arsizio General Hospital, Italy.
International Orthopaedics
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Total hip prostheses were inserted in 216 hips previously treated with intertrochanteric osteotomy. Surgical technique was challenging due to anatomical changes, leading to valuable lessons on managing complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Intertrochanteric osteotomy can alter hip anatomy.
- Previous osteotomy complicates subsequent total hip arthroplasty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report outcomes of total hip prostheses after intertrochanteric osteotomy.
- To identify and address complications in this patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 216 total hip arthroplasties.
- Surgical procedures performed between 1980 and 1993.
- Focus on hips with prior varus and valgus-extension intertrochanteric osteotomy.
Main Results:
- The surgical technique was more complex than primary hip arthroplasty.
- Anatomical alterations from osteotomy presented unique challenges.
- Complications were encountered and analyzed.
Conclusions:
- Total hip arthroplasty following intertrochanteric osteotomy is feasible but technically demanding.
- Understanding anatomical changes is crucial for surgical success.
- Experience gained informs complication prevention and management strategies.