Total hip arthroplasty is considered one of the most successful and cost-effective surgical interventions. This basic course is intended to introduce young orthopaedic surgeons to the technique of cemented hip replacement surgery with special focus on the diagnostic evaluation of failed hips, the operative procedures in cemented implants and postoperative treatment of the patient.
The course consists of 62 steps that covers the following topics:
- Indications and diagnostics for hip replacement
- Modern endoprosthetic materials and their functionality
- Modern operating and cementing techniques
- Difficult cases and complications
- Anticipated complications by using cement
- Economics and future of total hip arthroplasty
