Resection arthroplasty of the hip.

Forty-four patients with 46 resection arthroplasties performed for various indications were followed an average of 8.0 years. Pain relief was good or excellent in 77% and eradication of infection was achieved in all but one. Completeness of cement removal at the time of resection arthroplasty did not affect the results or control of infection. Patients with a history of prior septic total hip arthroplasty had results similar to those for patients with other indications for resection arthroplasty. A comprehensive review of the literature supports these results.