Revision of the Charnley low-friction arthroplasty for recurrent or irreducible dislocation
1981
Twenty-one cases of the Charnley low-friction arthroplasty were revised because of recurrent or irreducible dislocation. Three main reasons for this revision, usually in combination, were identified: loss of the abductor mechanism due to trochanteric detachment; shortening of the limb due to high placement of the socket or low section of the femoral neck; and malorientation of the components. Sixteen patients had no further problems after revision. One patient had a single dislocation, four had more than one dislocation although they managed to cope with them and did not require a further revision.
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