Artroplastia total de cadera tras fractura intracapsular de cadera en paciente con parálisis cerebral infantil

  1. Pablo Sanz Ruiz
  2. R. Laguna Aranda
  3. Francisco Chana Rodríguez
  4. Manuel Villanueva Martínez
  5. Javier Vaquero
Journal:
Trauma

ISSN: 1888-6116

Year of publication: 2011

Volume: 22

Issue: 3

Pages: 184-187

Type: Article

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Abstract

Objective: We present the case of a 36 year-old patient with an intracapsular fracture of the proximal femur who underwent a total replacement arthroplasty with an excellent functional outcome. The loosening rate of the implant is low despite youth of these patients, as they have a low level of activity and require the aid of crutches. It should be considered that spasticity, involuntary movements and the performance of tenotomies decrease the stability of the implant.