INTRODUCTION: The removal of a well-fixed acetabular component in a total hip arthroplasty can causebone fractures, excessive bleeding, as well as extended bone loss. The reimplantation of a new acetabularcomponent may be compromised.PRESENTATION OF CASE:We report a technique using 2 cork-screws for removal a stable cemented acetabularcomponent for the treatment of a recurrent dislocation of a cemented total hip arthroplasty, due toacetabular malposition.DISCUSSION: A diversity of approaches and tools has been used for extraction ofthe acetabular prosthesis.Using 2 cork-screws it is possible to create fissures and fractures into the cement mantle, and greatermanual control is obtained facilitating the manipulation of the acetabular component in different directions.The cup-cemented bond can be disrupted, the host bone is preserved and the risks of complicationsare minimized.CONCLUSION: This technique is simple, available in any environment, reproducible, non-costly, nontimingconsuming and safe.
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