Recurrent Total Hip Arthroplasty Dislocation in Combination with Massive Osteolysis: An Outline of Management Using a Proximal Femoral Replacement

Recurrent dislocation of a total hip arthroplasty is a most distressing complication for both patient and surgeon. The situation is worsened when massive osteolysis occurs in combination with recurrent dislocation. Management options become more limited in this situation. We present such a case along with a discussion of the management options utilised.