Revision of the Femoral Stem.
10.5371/jkhs.2010.22.2.97
- Author:
Kyoung Ho MOON
1
;
Do Seung KWON
;
Jae Ho JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea. moon@inha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Total hip arthroplasty;
Revision of the femoral stem
- MeSH:
Arthroplasty;
Hip;
Orthopedics;
Replantation
- From:Journal of the Korean Hip Society
2010;22(2):97-103
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
There is an increasing need for revision of the femoral stem due to a high frequency of total hip arthroplasty. Recently, many orthopedic professionals are paying particular attention to the durability of revision arthroplasty. This review article includes the most recent information and published studies about revision of the femoral stem. It is ordered as follows: preoperative evaluation, surgical planning, surgical approaches, implant removal, reimplantation, perioperative complications and clinical results according to implant type.
