Trial femoral head loss in to the soft tissues of pelvis during primary total hip replacement: a case report
2008
Loss of Trial Femoral Head During Hip Replacement Surgery
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Arunas Vertelis, Linas Vertelis, Sarunas Tarasevicius
Primary Institution: Kaunas Medical University
Conclusion
The trial femoral head was lost in the soft tissues during surgery but did not cause complications post-operatively.
Supporting Evidence
- The trial femoral head was lost in the soft tissues during surgery.
- Attempts to retrieve the head were unsuccessful.
- The head was located with a CT scan five days post-surgery.
Takeaway
During a hip surgery, a part called the trial femoral head got lost in the patient's body, but the patient was fine afterwards.
Methodology
A case report of a 76-year-old woman undergoing total hip replacement surgery.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
76-year-old female with severe osteoarthritis.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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