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Review Question - QID 7730

Hip Anterolateral Approach (Watson-Jones) QID: 7730 (SAE11OS.142)
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QID 7730 (Type "7730" in App Search)
A 72-year-old man has a severe limp 9 months after undergoing a total hip arthroplasty. He has no pain. He had an anterolateral approach and the incision healed well without prolonged antibiotics or drainage. His legs feel equal when he stands, but he ambulates with a severe Trendelenburg limp and is unable to actively abduct his hip against gravity. What is the most likely cause of his problem?
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