A new device for a V-shaped subtrochanteric osteotomy combined with total hip arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 2006 Jan;21(1):135-7. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2005.10.009.

Abstract

Subtrochanteric femoral shortening and a corrective osteotomy are considered to be an integral part of total hip arthroplasty for a completely dislocated hip or a severe deformity of the proximal femur. A precise subtrochanteric osteotomy is mandatory to achieve good results for such cases. We herein describe a new simple device for accurately performing precise subtrochanteric V-shaped osteotomy.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / methods*
  • Femur / surgery*
  • Hip Dislocation / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Osteotomy / instrumentation*
  • Prosthesis Design