Extended trochanteric osteotomy: improving the access and reducing the risk in revision THA.

This review article presents a comprehensive literature review regarding extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO).The history, rationale, biomechanical considerations as well as indications are discussed.The outcomes and complications as reported in the literature are presented, discussed and compared with our own practice.

Midterm results following uncemented, modular, fully porous coated stem used in revision total hip arthroplasty: Comparison of two stem systems.

Background: Aim of this study was to evaluate stem subsidence and survivorship of implant following implantation of Revitan (Zimmer) and MP (Waldemar Link) stems.

Methods: Retrospective case series with clinical and radiological follow-up of 1-10 years.

Results: 47 Revitan and 57 MP stems were analyzed.