Orthopaedics and Trauma
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 301-306, October 2009

(i) Evaluation of a painful total hip replacement

Ardeshir Y Bonshahi FRCS(Tr&Orth) Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellow, Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire WN6 9EP, UK

Anil K Gambhir FRCS(Tr&Orth) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire WN6 9EP, UK

Abstract 

Total hip replacement is a common and effective operation with a high success rate. This article discusses the aetiology and evaluation of persisting pain after total hip replacement. A thorough history and physical examination and appropriate investigation can determine the cause of the painful total hip replacement in most patients, allowing appropriate treatment.

Keywords: evaluation, hip replacement, pain

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PII: S1877-1327(09)00114-6

doi:10.1016/j.mporth.2009.08.005

Orthopaedics and Trauma
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 301-306, October 2009

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