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Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a very satisfactory surgical procedure for end-stage hip disorders. Implant modifications, such as large femoral heads to improve stability, porous metals to enhance fixation and alternative bearings to improve wear, have ...
T. Karachalios, G. Komnos, A. Koutalos
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We compared inpatient postoperative complication rates between octogenarians and nonagenarians undergoing primary and revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). We used inpatient admission data from 2010−2014 from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS).
Evan M Dugdale +3 more
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Patient satisfaction and total hip arthroplasty: a review
Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been recognized as a reliable intervention for patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. Despite several notable advances in this procedure, studies have identified at least 7% of patients who remain dissatisfied ...
L. Okafor, Antonia F. Chen
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Conversion total hip arthroplasty: Primary or revision total hip arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an increasingly common procedure among elderly individuals. Although conversion THA is currently bundled in a diagnosis related group (DRG) with primary THA, there is a lack of literature supporting this classification and it has yet to be identified whether conversion THA better resembles primary or revision THA.
Schwarzkopf, Ran, Baghoolizadeh, Mahta
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Total Hip Arthroplasty for Hip Fractures
Introduction: This study aimed to determine the dislocation and reoperation rate, functional outcomes, and the survival rate of the unique subset of very old but lucid and independent patients with hip fractures following a total hip arthroplasty (THA ...
Daniel Godoy Monzón MD +5 more
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Background: There is mounting evidence that smoking, abnormal body mass index (BMI), uncontrolled diabetes, and poor nutritional status are associated with complications after total hip arthroplasty (THA).
Joseph M. Statz, MD +3 more
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Is there evidence for accelerated polyethylene wear in uncemented compared to cemented acetabular components? A systematic review of the literature [PDF]
Joint arthroplasty registries show an increased rate of aseptic loosening in uncemented acetabular components as compared to cemented acetabular components.
BA Petrisor +43 more
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Total hip arthroplasty for complex primary hips – A tertiary center experience
Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgery for complex primary hips are challenging not only for its technical difficulties but also for increased risk of complications, thus requiring detailed planning to ensure successful operation.
Amit Ranjan Vidyarthi +4 more
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Late Dislocation Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: Spinopelvic Imbalance as a Causative Factor
Background: Late dislocations after total hip arthroplasty (THA) are challenging for the hip surgeon because the cause is often not evident and recurrence is common.
N. Heckmann +5 more
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Identification and Management of Cobalt Toxicity: A Case Report of Rapidly Progressing Toxicity after Hip Arthroplasty Revision [PDF]
INTRODUCTION Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty represent a growing portion of the population. More than 330,000 hip replacements are performed annually1, and more than 2.5 million Americans are living with a hip prosthesis2.
Kasprowicz, MD, Eric, Mohan, MD, Neena
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