Stump lengthening after hip disarticulation using a modular endoprosthesis in 5 patients

Acta Orthop Scand. 2001 Oct;72(5):533-6. doi: 10.1080/000164701753532899.

Abstract

To reduce the disability after hip disarticulation, we developed a special surgical procedure in patients having a proximal femoral tumor with a large tumor involving the sciatic nerve or neoplasms involving the tibia and femur. The hip was disarticulated, but we preserved a musculocutaneous flap. A modular endoprosthesis was then placed in the acetabulum or, in case of an extraarticular resection of the hip joint, it was placed in the iliac bone. A trevira tube was used for reconstruction of the joint capsule and fixation of soft tissues. We performed this procedure in 5 patients who had a good functional outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Femoral Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Hip Joint / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Orthopedic Procedures*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Prostheses and Implants*