Girdlestone resection arthroplasty of the hip (GRA): a case series—outdated procedure or acceptable outcome?

Ross Condell, Lyndon Low, Stephen R. Kearns, Colin G. Murphy

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Abstract

Despite considerable legacy issues, Girdlestone’s resection arthroplasty (GRA) remains a valuable tool in the armoury of the arthroplasty surgeon. When reserved for massive lysis in the context of extensive medical co-morbidities which preclude staged or significant surgical interventions, and/or the presence of pelvic discontinuity, GRA as a salvage procedure can have satisfactory outcomes. These outcomes include infection control, pain control and post-op function. We describe a case series of 13 cases of GRA and comment of the indications, peri, and post-operative outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1711-1715
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
Volume34
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Girdlestone resection arthroplasty
  • Prosthetic join infection
  • Total hip arthroplasty

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