Abstract
Periacetabular osteolysis is a common finding in total hip arthroplasty. Patients should be followed up clinically and radiographically to assess for progression of osteolysis, which is often asymptomatic. Among patients with uncemented acetabular shells, there is a classification system to guide operative treatment. Type I shells are stable and can undergo exchange of bearing surfaces with debridement of the lytic defect, with or without bone grafting. Type II and III shells should undergo acetabular revision. There are important contraindications to retaining a well-fixed cup, including component malposition, shell damage, and poor implant track record.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
