RESEARCH ARTICLE
Femoral Stem Displacement in a Patient Suffering Recurrent Dislocations After Hip Hemiarthroplasty: Case Report
Panagiotis Tsagozis*, Magnus Henriksson, Ioannis Ioannidis
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2011Volume: 5
First Page: 400
Last Page: 402
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-5-400
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001105010400
Article History:
Received Date: 7/10/2011Revision Received Date: 23/11/2011
Acceptance Date: 25/11/2011
Electronic publication date: 30/12/2011
Collection year: 2011

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Abstract
Displacement of the femoral component during attempt to closed reduction of a dislocated hip arthroplasty is an exceptionally rare, catastrophic event, which renders operative management obligatory. We report the proximal migration of a femoral stem during attempt to closed reduction in a patient with recurrent postoperative dislocations after hip hemiarthroplasty, and describe successful management by conversion to a standard total hip arthroplasty, retaining the same stem in the existing cement mantle. This illustrative case is reported not only as an extremely rare event, but also to highlight and discuss pitfalls and efficient measures in the management of this complex issue.