Long-term performance of exteriorized femoral stem after cortical perforation in revision cemented total hip replacement

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2014 May;24(5):369-70.

Abstract

This is the first published report of a long-term, fourteen years close annual follow-up of a patient who underwent revision total hip replacement with per-operative anterior cortical perforation of femur while undertaking cemented femoral stem insertion. This patient has complete satisfaction in terms of clinical and radiological outcome. This patient has been walking full weight bearing on her operated leg after 3 months of her surgery. We advocate for the need of paying meticulous attention to observe this complication on operative table and to proceed with controlled stem insertion where doubt exist. Such patients may require a vigilant regular annual follow-up to observe their clinical and radiological status and an expectant approach may be adopted unless patient becomes symptomatic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / methods
  • Bone Cements
  • Cementation
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures / etiology*
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
  • Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Failure / etiology*
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Bone Cements