An Insight about Complications of Total Hip Arthroplasty after Fracture Acetabulum

Abstract

It has been reported that complications associated with (THR) in patients with posttraumatic arthritis are higher when compared to those in patients with primary osteoarthritis. Despite the difficulties associated with performing THA in patients with PTA from previous acetabular fracture (including soft tissue scarring, existing hardware, and acetabular bone loss) and the relatively high complication rates, THA in patients with PTA following prior acetabular fracture leads to significant improvement in pain and function at 10-year follow-up. Further high quality randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm the outcomes after delayed THA in these patients.