Abstract
The authors report an unusual complication of total hip arthroplasty. A patient developed significant swelling and discomfort in the left lower extremity 4 1 2 years following a left total hip arthroplasty. Magnetic resonance imaging and venography demonstrated a large intrapelvic mass compressing the external iliac vein. An arthrogram revealed a cystic cavity consistent with an iliopsoas bursa in communication with the hip pseudocapsule. Two aspirations of the bursa led to resolution of the cystic enlargement and symptoms. An enlarged iliopsoas bursa should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hip pain or extremity swelling after total hip arthroplasty.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 657-661 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Arthroplasty |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- iliopsoas bursa
- intrapelvic mass
- particulate debris
- pseudoabscess
- total hip arthroplasty
- venous obstruction