Femoral bone loss in revision total hip arthroplasty: evaluation and management

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2013 Oct;21(10):601-12. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-21-10-601.

Abstract

Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most effective procedures for managing end-stage hip arthritis. The burden of revision THA procedures is expected to increase along with the rise in number of primary THAs. The major indications for revision THA include instability, aseptic loosening, infection, osteolysis, wear-related complications, periprosthetic fracture, component malposition, and catastrophic implant fracture. Each of these conditions may be associated with mild or advanced bone loss. Careful patient evaluation and bone loss classification guide preoperative planning and overall patient care. Historically, uncemented fixation has provided the best results, but cemented fixation is required in some cases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur / surgery*
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Periprosthetic Fractures* / diagnosis
  • Periprosthetic Fractures* / etiology
  • Periprosthetic Fractures* / surgery
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation