Abstract
Total hip arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty are two primary treatment choices for elderly patients with fractures or dislocations of the pelvic bone, as well as in fractures of the femoral neck. Dislocation of bipolar hemiarthroplasty is a rare postsurgical complication, but it can be a problem that requires acute management and is quite challenging to revise. We presented a case of an elderly patient with dislocation of hip bipolar hemiarthroplasty on the right side. The patient underwent a revision of total hip arthroplasty and had a satisfactory outcome. Mobilization began within two days after surgery. One-year follow-up revealed no occurrence of long-term complications.
Highlights
Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is one of the surgical treatment choices for unstable fractures of the femoral neck in elderly patients, or as a secondary procedure after a failed attempt of internal fixation [1]
Our study reported a case of the dislocated hip following the BHA surgery
Six months prior to the current visit, the patient had a history of right-sided femoral neck fracture and had undergone bipolar hemiarthroplasty surgery
Summary
Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is one of the surgical treatment choices for unstable fractures of the femoral neck in elderly patients, or as a secondary procedure after a failed attempt of internal fixation [1]. This procedure is advantageous because it provides an immediate full weightbearing and a decreased reoperation rate, which subsequently reduces postoperative morbidity rates [2]. Our study reported a case of the dislocated hip following the BHA surgery. Informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and images for medical education purposes
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