Module: Exposure and implant removal in hip revision

Introduction

In this educational module, experienced international orthopedic surgeons present and debate surgical techniques on how to remove hip arthroplasty implants in preparation for a Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty (rTHA) . It will give tips on approach, exposure, where to start first, and how to remove the implant(s).

Pre-requisites

A good understanding of the basic principles of Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty (rTHA) is recommended

What you will learn

Gain an in-depth understanding of the main surgical steps to approach and expose a hip in preparation for a Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty (rTHA)
Identify the key challenges in removing hip arthroplasty implants (cementless and cemented) and how to overcome them
Optimize exposure and implant removal in preparation for RHA a by learning tips and tricks from expert surgeons

Contributors

Dr Reid Brown, United States of America
Professor Robert Hube, Germany
Dr Ran Schwarzkopf, United States of America
Dr Gijs Van Hellemondt, Netherlands

Accreditations

Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng)

Royal College of Surgeons of England*

_{*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. Y}_{ou will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.}

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Exposure and implant removal in hip revision

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