Abstract
Revision surgery can be looked upon as a philosophy, as a state of mind which demands a detailed, methodical approach to a mechanical problem. A cavalier attitude, exploration through a limited exposure or a “laparotomy-type” look, see and deal accordingly approach have nothing to commend them and will only lead to problems. Each case presents problems which can be unique. Knowledge of those problems and their sequential solution are the secret of success. At surgery, lack of progress for whatever reason has a peculiar, very frustrating and dangerous “knock-on effect” and must be avoided at all cost.
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Wroblewski, B.M. (1990). Revision Surgery: The Technique. In: Revision Surgery in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1788-9_21
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