Hip Arthrodesis

synonyms:

Hip Arthrodesis CPT

Hip Arthrodesis Indications

• Young active patient with severe acquired of developmental hip disease.

Hip Arthrodesis Contraindications

• Pain / disease in the lumbar spin, ipsilateral knee, or contralateral hip

Hip Arthrodesis Alternatives

Hip Arthrodesis Pre-op Planning

• Optimal postion for arthrodesis = 5°-10° external rotation; 20°-30° flexion and nuetral adduction.

Hip Arthrodesis Technique

• Sign operative site.
• Pre-operative antibiotics, +/- regional block.
• General endotracheal anesthesia
• position. All bony prominences well padded.
• Examination under anesthesia.
• Prep and drape in standard sterile fashion.
• Irrigate.
• Close in layers.

Hip Arthrodesis Complications

Hip Arthrodesis Follow-up care

• Post-op:
• 7-10 Days:
• 6 Weeks:
• 3 Months:
• 6 Months:
• 1Yr:

Hip Arthrodesis Outcomes

• 30% increased energy expenditure for ambulation.

Hip Arthrodesis Review References

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