Presentation
Right hip pain.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Intrapelvic cup migration
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Right total hip arthroplasty where the acetabular cup and femoral head have migrated beyond the ilioischial line into the pelvic cavity.
The acetabular marker wire is broken.
Decreased bone density is noted.
Case Discussion
Intrapelvic acetabular cup migration is a rare but serious complication. In some instances, the migrated components are in close vicinity to intrapelvic structures and can cause damage to vascular, neural, and visceral structures 1.
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