Total Hip Arthroplasty With Acetabular Fixation: An Unexpected Complication

Orthopedics — April 2014
Total Hip Arthroplasty With Acetabular Fixation: An Unexpected Complication — by Al-Achraf Khoriati, MBBS, BSc, MRCS
The incidence of vascular injuries associated with total hip arthroplasty is low. However, several vascular structures are at risk of injury within the pelvis. If left untreated, injuries to the external iliac, femoral and obturator vessels may be associated with severe morbidity and mortality. In this report, an acute vascular complication that had an unusual presentation is highlighted. Read more