Routine Hip Replacement Turning Complex | Acetabular Reconstruction Case
An 82-year-old patient planned for routine hip replacement developed rapid femoral head collapse and acetabular bone loss, requiring complex acetabular reconstruction. A real-world hip surgery case discussion. In orthopaedic practice, not every “routine” case remains routine till the day of surgery. Hip arthritis, especially in elderly patients, can sometimes deteriorate rapidly—changing the entire surgical plan […]