Abstract
Why
Revision arthroplasty is done for:
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Loosening of components
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Breakage of components
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Infection
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Dislocation of components
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Wear of components
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Osteolysis
Wherefore
Removal and replacement of the cup is done for:
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Loose cup
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Broken cup
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Infection
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Malpositioned cup for which there is no salvage
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Wear of the cup for which there is no salvage
The abstracts were prepared by Mrs Dorothy L. Granchi, Course Coordinator. Correspondence should be addressed to her at PMB 295, 8000 Plaza Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio 44060, USA.