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Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty

Hip Arthroplasty Revision

A 68-year-old man presents with progressive thigh pain 12 years after primary total hip arthroplasty. Radiographs show extensive osteolysis around the acetabular and femoral components with evidence of stem subsidence. Laboratory workup shows normal inflammatory markers. The patient is scheduled for revision surgery. Regarding revision total hip arthroplasty:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

Common indications for revision THA include aseptic loosening (most common), periprosthetic joint in...

B

The Paprosky classification for acetabular bone loss ranges from Type I (minimal bone loss, intact r...

C

Cemented stems are always preferred in revision femoral surgery; the Paprosky femoral classification...

D

The Paprosky femoral classification describes bone loss: Type I (minimal, metaphyseal bone intact), ...

E

Extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO) facilitates cement and stem removal by providing direct access...

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