Greater trochanteric osteoplasty in revision hip arthroplasty: two case reports.
Journal Article
Proximal migration of the greater trochanter can make revision hip arthroplasty challenging, particularly in regard to surgically exposing the joint, establishing leg length, avoiding postoperative impingement and instability, and achieving a functional hip with less pain and more motion. Often, the surgical solution to these problems includes greater trochanteric and/or subtrochanteric osteotomy. In this report, we describe 2 cases treated with greater trochanteric osteoplasty (reshaping and partially resecting the greater trochanteric tip) through a modified direct lateral approach. This novel alternative surgical technique accomplishes the procedural goals without major osteotomy and its potential associated complications. The patients were very satisfied with their outcomes.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Attarian, DE; Bolognesi, MP
Published Date
- January 2011
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 40 / 1
Start / End Page
- E1 - E4
PubMed ID
- 21720587
Pubmed Central ID
- 21720587
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1934-3418
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States