hip total endoprosthesis

Introduction The prosthetic treatment of the hip joint is one of the most promising and frequently performed procedures in orthopedics. It is used in cases of osteoarthritis, inflammatory changes, necrosis, fractures, malpositions or malformations of the hip in order to alleviate pain for the patient and restore mobility. Unfortunately, the inserted joints do not last … Loosening of the hip prosthesis

Therapy If the hip prosthesis loosens, a new operation is usually unavoidable and should be performed soon after the loosening is diagnosed in order to avoid further damage to the bones and surrounding soft tissue structures. Further surgical therapy depends on the location where the prosthesis loosening occurs. Two areas are possible: The shaft, which … Therapy | Loosening of the hip prosthesis