OBJECTIVE: Recurrent dislocations of a total hip joint replacement are a difficult problem to address. We present a technique for reconstructing the ischiofemoral ligament of the hip to prevent recurrent posterior dislocations. METHODS: This is a case series of 5 patients with a reconstruction performed using either a bone-patellar tendon-bone graft autograft or allograft. RESULTS: At an average follow up of 47 months following the reconstruction, there were no redislocations. CONCLUSION: Ischiofemoral hip ligament reconstruction is a viable technique in addressing recurrent dislocations of total hip joint replacements.
OBJECTIVE: Recurrent dislocations of a total hip joint replacement are a difficult problem to address. We present a technique for reconstructing the ischiofemoral ligament of the hip to prevent recurrent posterior dislocations. METHODS: This is a case series of 5 patients with a reconstruction performed using either a bone-patellar tendon-bone graft autograft or allograft. RESULTS: At an average follow up of 47 months following the reconstruction, there were no redislocations. CONCLUSION: Ischiofemoral hip ligament reconstruction is a viable technique in addressing recurrent dislocations of total hip joint replacements.
Authors: Keith R Berend; Scott M Sporer; Rafael J Sierra; Andrew H Glassman; Michael J Morris Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Am Date: 2010-11-17 Impact factor: 5.284