0 Item(s)
Management of the Infected Total Hip Arthroplasty
The primary etiologies of a painful total hip arthroplasty (THA) include infection, aseptic loosening, synovitis secondary to wear debris, periarticular soft-tissue inflammation, and referred pain from the lumbar spine. Occasionally, infected hips are evidenced by a draining sinus tract and associated cellulitis. However, because of the large soft-tissue envelope surrounding the hip joint, most patients have well-healed incisions, making detection of swelling or a joint effusion difficult. Although some patients may have painful and restricted range of motion, many patients experience a small increase in aggravated pain during the hip joint examination.