Factors affecting the potential for posterior bony impingement after total hip arthroplasty

Abstract

Posterior bony impingement after THA is more likely in patients with a wider ischium and a narrow ischiofemoral space. A high femoral offset and posterior pelvic tilt are also risk factors for this type of impingement. Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint J</i> 2017;99-B:1140-6.