The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 26, Issue: 6, Page: 977.e17-977.e20

Retroperitoneal Migration of a Septically Loose Femoral Component

Yagdi, Serhan; Kazimoglu, Cemal; Dirim, Berna; Bulut, Tugrul; Sener, Muhittin
Hip

Migration of total hip arthroplasty components is generally associated with a medial acetabular wall defect and may cause various intrapelvic complications. This is often a result of the destructive bone loss that takes place with infection. To our knowledge, this is the first report that presents complete intrapelvic migration of a femoral stem of total hip arthroplasty due to septic loosening with an intact medial acetabular wall.


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