Table 3 Serious complications which occurred during 10 year follow-up
complication | Number | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
Dislocation | 13 | 7 B2 + 1 B3 recurrent dislocation revised to constrained liner |
4 B2 + 1 B3: closed reduction. No further dislocation | ||
Aseptic loosening | 8 | 3 B2: Conservative treatment and reduced activity |
2 B2 + 3 B3: Receive a second revision operation and allogeneic bone implantation | ||
Infection | 2 | 1 B2: Irrigation and debridement with head and liner exchange |
1 B2: Chronic antibiotic suppression | ||
Nonunion | 2 | 1 B2: Receive a second revision operation |
1 B3: Conservative treatment and reduced activity |