ABSTRACT
The association of total hip arthroplasty and bladder injury has been well documented. Most cases of fistula formation between the bladder and the hip arthroplasty have occurred, either at the time of hip arthroplasty or subsequently. We report on this rare case where a bladder puncture resulted in infection of the arthroplasty. This occurred through an acetabular floor defect secondary to osteolysis and the subsequent fistula formation.
Subject(s)
Fistula/etiology , Hip , Prosthesis-Related Infections/etiology , Urinary Bladder Fistula/etiology , Urinary Bladder/injuries , Aged , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip , Female , Humans , Punctures , ReoperationABSTRACT
A very rare, Regan and Morrey's type IIIA fracture of the coronoid process of ulna is presented and discussed with a review of the literature. The operative approach to be used is emphasised. Open reduction and internal fixation render the elbow stable, and a good range of motion can be achieved if such fractures are fixed and mobilised early.
