Total hip arthroplasty in above-knee amputees: a case report

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2011 Feb;40(2):E17-9.

Abstract

There are previous case reports in the literature that describe total knee and total hip arthroplasty (THA) in below-knee amputees, but we could find no case reports on above-knee amputees (AKAs) who have severe osteoarthritis of the hip. We present a case involving an AKA who developed severe osteoarthritis of the ipsilateral hip. Out patient underwent THA with a satisfactory postoperative outcome. Technical considerations for AKAs undergoing THA are also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputees*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / methods*
  • Femur / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteoarthritis, Hip / surgery*