In #CORR, Sarfraz et al. found no differences in the risk of dislocations, reinfections, reoperations, and readmissions between patients undergoing constrained vs. nonconstrained articulating spacers for two-stage revision THA. "Our findings suggest that... surgeons can consider using a constrained liner in patients with prior dislocation, bone loss, or abductor deficiency without added fear of higher risk of complications," the authors write. "A critical nuance of this study deserves careful consideration," writes Carl Deirmengian MD in a #CORRInsights commentary. "To completely define the risk and benefit profile of constrained liners for patients with hip instability undergoing an articulating spacer, additional corroborative data are necessary." Read the article here: journals.lww.com/clinorthop/ful… Read the CORR Insights commentary here: journals.lww.com/clinorthop/ful… #orthopedics #THA #surgeon #hipsurgeon #MSTSproceedings
