Hip resurfacing in the presence of proximal femoral osteotomy

  • Sebastián E. Valdez sanatorio central EMHSA
  • Juan Pablo Ghioldi
  • Mariano Arregui Clínica 25 de mayo
Keywords: Hip resurfacing, proximal femoral osteotomy, metal on metal friction.

Abstract

We describe a hip resurfacing case in a patient with arthrosis after avascular necrosis and proximal femoral osteosynthesis material difficult to remove. Hip resurfacing achieves good results when its indication and technique are correct. In this case, it facilitated the arthroplasty achieving an excellent functional result; avoiding a major surgery and the high rate of complications and revisions, as it occurs with conventional hip replacements after osteosynthesis of the proximal femur. Surgeons frequently face this type of patients; therefore we are convinced that this procedure must be in our therapeutic arsenal. Besides the disadvantages of this arthroplasty (metal on metal friction, learning curve, neck fracture) we consider that they are compensated for by the simplicity of the procedure.

Author Biography

Sebastián E. Valdez, sanatorio central EMHSA
Jefe de Servicio Patología Espinal

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Published
2016-08-31
Section
Presentación de Casos