The Journal of Hip Surgery 2017; 01(04): 205-210
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636509
Case Report
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Intraprosthetic Dislocation of Modular Dual-Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty Components During Closed Reduction: A Report of Two Cases

J. Brock Walker
1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Ovninder S. Johal
1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Blake A. Eyberg
1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
,
Russell D. Meldrum
1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
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Publication History

02 October 2017

19 January 2018

Publication Date:
22 March 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Dual-mobility bearing total hip arthroplasty offers several advantages over traditional prosthesis designs in the treatment of degenerative hip disease. Over decades of use, they have shown proven benefits in both durability and stability. However, despite their practical and theoretical advantages, they present a unique mode of failure not seen with other implants. In this report, the authors present two patients who sustained intraprosthetic dislocation of their dual-mobility total hip arthroplasty components during closed reduction of a hip dislocation.