The presence of underlying conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis may affect the success of ankle arthrodesis by influencing bone quality, healing capacity, and the risk of complications such as nonunion or implant failure.
Patients with osteoporosis can undergo uncemented hip replacement surgery, but careful consideration is needed to ensure adequate bone quality for implant fixation and stability.
Patients with compromised bone quality, including osteoporosis, can undergo cemented or uncemented hip replacement surgery with careful consideration of implant selection and fixation techniques. Options such as cement augmentation or specialized implants may be...
The exact cause of transient osteoporosis of the hip is unknown, but it is believed to involve factors such as hormonal changes, reduced blood flow to the hip joint, and mechanical stress.