Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Arthroscopic assessment of total hip replacement and polyethylene wear: a case report

  • Hip
  • Published:
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Aims and scope

Abstract

We report the case of a patient who showed clinical and radiological signs of massive polyethylene wear 3 years after total hip replacement. Arthroscopy was performed to assess the loosening of the acetabular cup. The procedure showed the polyethylene element to be broken into three pieces in the area corresponding to the upper border.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Similar content being viewed by others

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, University of Milan, E. Bassini Hospital, via Gorki no. 50, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo, Italy, , , , , , IT

    A. Fontana, M. Zecca & C. Sala

Authors
  1. A. Fontana
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. M. Zecca
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. C. Sala
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Additional information

Received: 18 December 1998 Accepted: 25 November 1999

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Fontana, A., Zecca, M. & Sala, C. Arthroscopic assessment of total hip replacement and polyethylene wear: a case report. Knee Surgery 8, 244–245 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001679900102

Download citation

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s001679900102

Search

Navigation