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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis In this chapter, we review the indications and techniques for successful removal of the femoral components in revision total hip arthroplasty. Important Points Before femoral extraction, a full workup is performed to assess component loosening. Cortical…

Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis This chapter reviews classification systems for femoral bone loss in total hip arthroplasty. Important Points Preoperative radiographic evaluation of bone loss helps to evaluate intraoperative findings. Extended trochanteric osteotomy should be used with little hesitation if…