Two stage cementation and screw augmentation of large acetabular defects in low demand patients: Early results and surgical technique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The reconstruction of large acetabular defects in revision hip arthroplasty represents a challenge to the surgeon and increases the complexity of the case. There are different options to overcome the problem of acetabular deficiency. In the elderly low demand patients, the main objective of revision surgery is to provide pain relief, allow immediate full weight bearing, and an early return to function.

Methods

This article presents our experience in acetabular revision surgery using a novel technique of two stage cementation and screw augmentation in low demand patients. We report on the surgical technique and present the early results in 10 patients.

Results

There were 6 females and 4 males with average age of 83.8 years. Patients were followed up for an

SUBMITTER: Mussa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7068009 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature