What is osteolysis in hip replacement?
In people who have had hip, knee or other joint replacements, a key sign of periprosthetic osteolysis is an aseptic loosening of the joint prosthesis (that is, a loosening of the implant without any indication of infection).
What is the commonest complication after total hip arthroplasty?
Table 2
| Number | Complication |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bleeding |
| 2 | Wound complication |
| 3 | Thromboembolic disease |
| 4 | Neural deficit |
What is periprosthetic osteolysis?
Periprosthetic osteolysis is a serious complication of total hip replacement (THR) in the medium to long term. Although often asymptomatic, osteolysis can lead to prosthesis loosening and periprosthetic fracture. These complications cause significant morbidity and require complex revision surgery.
What’s involved in a hip replacement?
To perform a hip replacement, your surgeon: Makes an incision over the front or side of your hip, through the layers of tissue. Removes diseased and damaged bone and cartilage, leaving healthy bone intact. Implants the prosthetic socket into your pelvic bone, to replace the damaged socket.
What are two 2 postoperative complications following total hip arthroplasty?
Hip replacement complications include blood clots, change in leg length, dislocation, fractures, infection and loosening of the implant. People who have received metal-on-metal hips may also experience metallosis, a form of metal poisoning that causes tissue damage and other serious conditions.
What are signs that your body is rejecting a hip replacement?
For hip or knee replacement failures, you may experience the following symptoms:
- loosening or instability,
- infection,
- frequent or recurring hip dislocations,
- fracture, or.
- a metal allergy.
What is aseptic loosening after hip replacement?
Aseptic loosening refers to the failure of joint prostheses without the presence of mechanical cause or infection. It is often associated with osteolysis (bone resorption) and an inflammatory cellular response within the joint.