RESEARCH ARTICLE


Femoral Stem Displacement in a Patient Suffering Recurrent Dislocations After Hip Hemiarthroplasty: Case Report



Panagiotis Tsagozis*, Magnus Henriksson, Ioannis Ioannidis
Department of Orthopaedics, Karlstad Central Hospital, Sweden


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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.

Keywords: Hip, hemiarthroplasty, dislocation, recurrent, reinsertion.