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Retained Intrapelvic Trial Femoral Head After Total Hip Arthroplasty With 2 Decades of Follow-up

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A 62-year-old man underwent a right total hip arthroplasty in 2006, during which the trial femoral head dislocated intraoperatively and migrated into the pelvis. Retrieval of the trial component was attempted during the index surgery but was unsuccessful. After disclosure to patient and family and extensive discussion regarding all possible management options, the decision was made to leave the component in situ with careful monitoring of the patient. After nearly 20 years, the patient reports no symptoms and shows no adverse effects of the retained trial head. To our knowledge, this is the longest follow-up reported on a patient with retained intrapelvic trial femoral head after total hip arthroplasty and suggests that retention may be a viable option if this unfortunate complication occurs.

Source: Arthroplasty Today

DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2026.102132

Authors: Anoop S. Chandrashekar, Nigam Sheth, Kevin Y. Heo, Ajay Premkumar, Jacob M. Wilson, Gregory A. Erens

Institution: Emory University

Language: English

Topic: Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500