Management of Protrusio Defects

CASE STUDIES

Case 1

A 79-year-old woman presented after a primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for a second opinion. During the primary THA, there was a fracture of her acetabulum. During surgery, the anterior and posterior columns were found to be intact. She was treated with an acetabular component with screw fixation and medial bone grafting ( Fig. 56.1 ).

$FIGURE 56.1, A, The anteroposterior radiograph of a 79-year-old woman with history of debilitating left hip pain shows protrusion of the acetabular component after an intraoperative fracture. B, Postoperative radiograph shows the revised acetabular component with morselized allograft from two femoral heads and multiple-screw fixation.$

Case 2

A 51-year-old man presented 2 years after THA with complaints of groin pain during weight bearing. His acetabular component was loose and had migrated medially. He was treated with a larger acetabular component with peripheral fixation and bone grafting ( Fig. 56.2 ).

FIGURE 56.2, A, The anteroposterior radiograph of a 51-year-old man shows failure of the acetabular component and protrusio. B, Intraoperatively, a large medial defect was noticed, but there was sufficient anterior and posterior column for placement of the acetabular component with screw fixation. C, One year postoperatively, the medial bone graft has incorporated and remodeled.

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Chapter Synopsis

This chapter discusses the appropriate treatment of protrusio defects.

Important Points

A protrusio defect exists when the native acetabulum or acetabular component lies medial to the ilioischial (Kohler) line.
Recognizing the degree of involvement of the supporting columns and acetabular rim is essential.

Clinical/Surgical Pearls

The surgeon must identify the location of the true hip center.
Revision requires adequate support and bony contact.
If inherent stability is possible with a hemispherical or elliptical shell, defects may be filled with bone graft.

Clinical/Surgical Pitfalls

Inadequate initial fixation and insufficient bony contact lead to migration of the acetabular component.

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