What is Girdlestone excision arthroplasty?

Abstract. The Girdlestone procedure is an excision arthroplasty of the hip. Rarely used nowadays, it was required in a young patient following discovery of avascular necrosis of the femoral head as a result of septic emboli from infective endocarditis in an intravenous drug user.

What is the commonest complication after total hip arthroplasty?

Postoperative pulmonary complications are a common complication after total hip replacement with 45.9% patients having some form of postoperative pulmonary complications on postoperative CT screening [10].

What is an antibiotic spacer?

Antibiotic spacers are made out of traditional bone cement, the same material used to attach knee and hip replacements. The cement is filled with a high dose of powder antibiotics; the antibiotics then leach out of the spacer over a six week period, delivering a high dose to the infected area.

How long does total hip arthroplasty surgery take?

How long does hip replacement surgery take? Total hip replacement surgery takes about one and a half hours. Most patients also stay in the hospital for one or two days after the procedure.

What is a Girdlestone procedure?

The Girdlestone procedure (also known as a femoral head ostectomy or Girdlestone resection arthroplasty) is an excision arthroplasty of the hip. The procedure inevitably results in limb shortening.

What is hip resection?

A ‘Girdlestone’ procedure is otherwise known as a resection arthroplasty of the hip. In summary, it involves removing part of the ball or head of the thigh bone (femur), thereby allowing it to fuse with the socket of the hip (acetabulum) in the straight leg position.

What is a girdle stone?

The girdle is the widest point of the circumference of a gemstone. It is the perimeter of the stone that separates the gem’s pavilion from its crown. It is also usually the point where a stone is held when it is being examined.