Girdlestone's modified resection arthroplasty
Böhler, M.; Salzer, M.
Orthopedics 14(6): 661-666
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0147-7447 PMID: 1866347 Document Number: 380713
Thirty-three patients were operated for septic (n = 20) and aseptic (n = 13) loosening of their hip prostheses using Girdlestone's operation over 10 years. An average of 46.6 months later, 22 of these patients were given a follow-up examination. Clinical evaluation according to Harris showed an improvement in mean values from 25 to 53 points, which can be attributed mainly to a marked reduction in pain, as function remained poor and the patients still depended on walking aids. The infection ceased in 92% of the patients with septic prosthesis loosening.