Abstract
Problems and complications following trochanteric osteotomy in 277 total hip replacements demonstrated that while the value of trochanteric osteotomy is obvious, the incidence of problems and complications in 277 total hip replacements was about 15%. Analysis was made of the location and sequence of wire failure following different techniques of trochanteric wiring. The usual method of wire failure was by fatigue fracture, although early fracture in the post-operative phase may be secondary to tensile failure, The incidence of wire tensile failure can be increased by inadvertent kinking or scoring of the wire during trochanteric fixation. An ununited trochanter should be protected against wire failure and its sequelae.
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