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Acetabular Inclination

Acetabular Component Abduction / Inclination: (see also: acetabular component position) when cup is abducted < 30 degrees, impingement occurrs in flexion; when cup is abducted > 50 deg, head tended to sublux out of acetabulum by “climbing the wall” note that the abduction angle of the cup is an important technical factor contributing to the … Read more

Acetabular Protrusio

(see also: Bone Grafting for Acetabular Defects) Discussion it is probably the result of remodeling of weak, medial acetabular bone after multiple, recurring stress fractures. intrapelvic protrussion of the acetabulum may be primary or secondary; protrusio acetabuli is not found only in inflammatory arthritides; most cases are in patients with osteoarthritis. primary protrusio: Otto Pelvis … Read more

Acetabular Exposure and Preparation for Reaming

(see also: acetabular component) Discussion it is essential to have optimal acetabular exposure; once acetabular exposure is achieved, then note native acetabular anteversion; Exposure for hips w/ severe osteoarthritis (or w/ heavily scarred hips) it may be necessary to fully release the quadratus femoris, and a portion of the gluteal sling; because the majority of … Read more

Acetabular Cup Insertion

(see also: Acetabular Component Menu) Acetabular Component press fit components » note whether acetabular component is hemispheric or non-hemispheric; non hemispheric components (ie over sized components or components with a peripheral flare) may be more appropriate for protrusio or for situations where acetabulum will be medialized where as hemisperic components may be more appropriate for … Read more

Acetabular Component Revision w/ Gap Cup

Total Hip Replacement Menu » Acetabular Component Revision » Discussion indications: salvage device for use in cases of pelvic discontinuity where a stable socket cannot be wedged between the anterior and posterior columns; classification of bone defects and bone grafting options: in almost every case, bone graft is morcelized and placed behind the cup; in … Read more

Acetabular Component Revision: Pelvic Discontinuity

THR menu acetabular component posterior column fracture Discussion (see also: classfication and bone graft options) condition in which superior aspect of pelvis is separated from inferior aspect because of bone loss or a fracture through acetabulum; most discontinuities represent unhealed transverse acetabular fractures which occurr through areas of pelvic bone loss; in the study by … Read more

Acetabular Component Revision

THR menu / Revision THR acetabular component Discussion note that some of the problems seen in dysplasia are frequently encountered in revision THR; indications for acetabular revision: sepsis, component malposition, impingement, polyethylene wear, pelvic osteolysis, recurrent dislocation, progressive protrusio, and component loosening; evaluation of the painful THR examination: examination for loosening previoius incisions; contracture of … Read more

Acetabular Component Position

Discussion restoration of normal hip center in acetabular reconstruction encourages restoration of normal biomechanics; placing the socket laterally creates increased joint reactive force, and placing it directly superior requires the use of a long neck prosthesis to restore abductor moment arm; long neck prosthesis will develop increased lateral bending stresses, adapting to the activities of … Read more