Mr Araz B. Massraf

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon MBCHB, FRCSI, FRCS (Orth & Trauma)

Indications

— Failed Hip Replacement
— Infected Arthroplasty.
— Frequent dislocation
— Failed surgical fixation.
— Aseptic joint loosing.
— Longer leg problems.
— Painful hip replacement.


I do hip revision surgery with a very good outcome. I always use the best prosthesis that fit the patient requirement.


Contacts

Secretary:
Mrs Elizabeth Crowson
Tel 07870 478988
Fax 01778 423476

Consulting Rooms:
Fitzwilliam Hospital
Milton Way
South Bretton
Peterborough
PE3 9AQ
Booking: 01733 261717

Hip revision

What is it?

It is revising the existing joint. Increasing numbers of revision hip replacements are being performed now a days. It is much more difficult than primary surgery


The Procedure:


Before

After


Before

After


Complications:

Local Risks:


1. Leg length inequality possible (10%)
2. Dislocation - 1%
3. Infection, DVT- 1% ,
4. Prthosis Loosening - at about 10 - 15 years
5. 1% of patients are not satisfied

Systemic Risks:


1. Urinary tract (& chest) infection - 10%
2. Clinical DVT - 1%
3. Non-fatal PE - 1%
4. Fatal PE - < 0.5%
5. Mortality - < 0.5%