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Trochanteric bursitis
1%
2/300
Femoral component loosening
6%
19/300
Iliopsoas tendonitis
73%
218/300
Acetabular component loosening
19%
58/300
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There are a number of possible causes of groin pain after total hip replacement, but an exact diagnosis may remain elusive in some patients. Infection should be ruled out with laboratory studies and, if indicated, diagnostic aspiration of the hip joint. Implant loosening should be evaluated by plain radiograph and bone scan, if indicated. Synovitis resulting from wear debris should be considered in patients with polyethylene liners who experience late-onset symptoms, or in any patient with a metal-on-metal bearing. This patient's symptoms are classic for iliopsoas tendonitis. Physical examination usually reveals pain and weakness with resisted hip flexion. A cross-table lateral radiograph and CT scan show that the anterior edge of the acetabulum protrudes beyond the anterior wall, thereby acting as a source of iliopsoas tendon irritation. In such cases, acetabular component revision and repositioning is indicated. Fluoroscopic-guided iliopsoas cortisone injection can help to establish the diagnosis and relieve groin pain. If the acetabular component is well-positioned, then iliopsoas tenotomy should be considered.
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