Total hip arthroplasty in a patient with ipsilateral transfemoral amputation

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Edgar Gustavo Wagner
Reynaldo Quiroga

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Abstract
Hip fractures in patients with ipsilateral limb amputations are uncommon injuries that pose a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. In this article, we present our experience in the treatment of a 63-year man with left transfemoral amputation, who suffered a left femoral neck fracture after a fall from standing height. Proper placement of the prosthesis is essential to achieve good postoperative clinical outcomes. A Steinmann pin was inserted into the greater trochanter to facilitate exposure and component placement. No clinical or radiological complications were detected in a 15-month follow-up. We believe that the correct placement of a Steinmann pin is a good alternative that provides adequate control over the extremity when performing an arthroplasty, thus reducing the risks for prosthesis displacement and shortening the surgical time.
 
 
 

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Wagner, E. G., & Quiroga, R. (2020). Total hip arthroplasty in a patient with ipsilateral transfemoral amputation. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 85(2), 151-156. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2020.85.2.964
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Edgar Gustavo Wagner, Orthopedics Department, Hospital Regional de Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut, Argentina)

Orthopedics Department, Hospital Regional de Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut, Argentina)  

Reynaldo Quiroga, Orthopedics Department, Hospital Regional de Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut, Argentina)

Orthopedics Department, Hospital Regional de Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut, Argentina)

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