Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Reducing Blood Loss with Thrombin Fibrin Sealant
A growing number of surgeries for joint replacement are being performed each year, which leads to a further increase in revision surgery. For hip replacements, revision surgery can cause significant blood loss both intra-operatively and post-operatively. The resulting...
A Short Guide to Hip Revision Surgery
Hip revision surgery refers to the process of repairing an artificial hip implant that has become damaged in some way, either due to natural wear and tear or because of an infection. With revision surgery, the prosthetic hip is corrected to regain normal function. The...