Investigation of premature failure of hip joint replacement

Abstract

Abstract Hip joint replacement is one of the most frequently used surgical procedures worldwide. Currently, more than 340 of the total 4431 implants per year are reoperated in Slovakia. Despite the excellent properties of the titanium alloy, endoprosthesis often fails and hip replacement is necessary. Common causes are inflammation and aseptic loosening. Other causes of failure include injury, implantation failure, manufacturing inaccuracies, and aseptic loosening. The case study of a failed endoprosthesis is carried out in cooperation with the Orthopaedic Clinic of the University Hospital in Martin, Slovakia. The patient necessarily needed THA and this paper deals with the causes of failure of his total hip joint replacement.