ABSTRACT
Girdlestone resection arthroplasty is considered a salvage proce-
dure mainly aimed at pain relief and control of infection, which
results in 2 to 3 inches of limb shortening, and thus patients require
a walking aid postoperatively.
Girdlestone resection arthroplasty is considered a salvage proce-
dure mainly aimed at pain relief and control of infection, which
results in 2 to 3 inches of limb shortening, and thus patients require
a walking aid postoperatively.