Protrusio Acetabuli Prosthetica - a cause of a Pelvic Mass Presenting to the Gynaecologist.

作者信息

Gam Raumeen, Andronikou Savvas, Truter Rene, Deale Johan

机构信息

Department of Radiology University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

出版信息

J Orthop Case Rep. 2012 Apr-Jun;2(2):27-8.

INTRODUCTION

Intrapelvic complications resulting from total hip arthroplasty are rare. Intrapelvic migration of the acetabular cup along with proximal migration of the femoral stem is one of these entities. Despite being a rare entity, there are serious complications.

CASE REPORT

We report a case image of an elderly lady who presented 6 months after total hip arthroplasty to her general practitioner and gynaecologist complaining of a palpable hard pelvic mass as well as difficulty walking. This proved to be the result of protrusio acetabuli prosthetica. This was reconstructed using saddle prosthesis.

CONCLUSION

Protrusio Acetabuli Prosthetica can present as pelvic mass without any other associated symtoms. Although a rare complication, with noted morbidity, it might still be reconstructable.

INTRODUCTION

CASE REPORT

CONCLUSION

Protrusio Acetabuli Prosthetica can present as pelvic mass without any other associated symtoms. Although a rare complication, with noted morbidity, it might still be reconstructable.