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Prosthetic hip dislocation following saphenous vein harvesting for coronary revascularisation

Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX, UK

*Corresponding author. 8 Dudley Street, York, YO318LP, UK. Tel.:+44-7779149551.

E-mail address: shafic2{at}hotmail.com (S.S. Al-Nammari).

As the age of patients undergoing coronary revascularisation continues to increase so will the incidence of patients undergoing the procedure with hip replacements in-situ. We report on the first case of hip dislocation following saphenous vein harvesting for coronary revascularisation and describe a simple bedside technique that allows it to be diagnosed early. It is imperative that those dealing with this group of patients are aware of this potential complication and how to avoid and diagnose it early.

Key Words: CABG; Saphenous vein; Coronary revascularisation; Hip dislocation

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