Tuberculosis of the Hip Joint
Author June 20, 2022
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Tuberculosis of the Hip Joint

Tuberculosis of the Hip joint comprises 15% of all osteoarticular tuberculosis which is next to the spine in skeletal tuberculosis. Pathophysiology of TB Hip Occurs in two different scenarios that are discussed below: When the infection starts from the epiphysis/ neck of the femur (Intracapsular) exudative process causes diffuse decalcification of the upper end of […]

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Girdlestone Arthroplasty of Hip Joint
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Girdlestone Arthroplasty of Hip Joint

Girdlestone Arthroplasty of Hip Joint is the Salvage Procedure with the removal of femoral and acetabular components Girldestone (1950) Excision of the femoral head, neck, proximal part of the trochanter, and the acetabulum rim for deep-seated chronic infection of the hip joint Then advised loose packing of the raw area (Left after excision ) by […]

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