Displacement of Polished Femoral Stem during Reduction of a Dislocated Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report.
10.5371/jkhs.2007.19.4.513
- Author:
Hyun Cheol OH
1
;
Ju Hyung YOO
;
Yun Tae LEE
;
Joong Won HA
;
Seung Yong SUNG
;
Han Kuk YOON
;
Jee Ho HYUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Corporation Ilsan Hospital, Ilsan, Korea. jhyoo@nhimc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cemented THA;
Polished femoral stem;
Stem displacement
- MeSH:
Acetabulum;
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*;
Head;
Prostheses and Implants;
Shoulder
- From:Journal of the Korean Hip Society
2007;19(4):513-516
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Displacement of a polished femoral stem from its cement mantle occurred during an attempted reduction of a dislocated total hip arthroplasty. This might be related to the geometry and surface finish of the stem, as well as the wedge-shaped and highly polished design. The stem became displaced when the femoral head impinged the acetabular margin during the reduction of the dislocated prosthesis. Surgeons need to be aware of this complication associated with using a polished femoral stem. This can be avoided by cementing over the shoulder of the stem as well as careful reduction under fluoroscopic control.
