Revisit news, research and advancements in hip replacement in 2023
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From implant technology and robotic surgery to techniques and complications, Healio revisits the most influential news, research and advancements in total hip arthroplasty in 2023.
Patients older than 90 years have increased risk for major complications after THA
Patients aged 90 years and older, often referred to as nonagenarians, are at an increased risk for major complications after total hip arthroplasty. Read more.
Direct lateral THA yielded lowest hip score improvement compared with other approaches
According to a systematic review of total hip arthroplasty approaches, the direct lateral approach yielded the lowest improvement in hip score compared with other approaches. Read more.
One in 10 patients with surgically treated hip fractures converted to THA within 5 years
One in 10 patients aged 60 years or older who were treated with internal fixation for a nondisplaced femoral neck fracture underwent conversion to total hip arthroplasty within 5 years. Read more.
Hemiarthroplasty for femoral fracture associated with lower risk of dislocation vs. THA
Hemiarthroplasty was associated with a lower risk of hip dislocation at 1 year compared with total hip arthroplasty, although researchers questioned whether the results are clinically significant. Read more.
Large cementless stems may increase risk of THA revision for periprosthetic fracture
Compared with small to medium stems, large cementless hip stems had a higher rate of revision due to periprosthetic fractures. Read more.
Contemporary THA yielded improved clinical results for patients aged 30 years and younger
Patients aged 30 years and younger who underwent contemporary total hip arthroplasty had improved clinical outcomes at 10 years with encouraging survivorship rates. Read more.
Dual mobility THA yields similar dislocation, revision risks vs. metal, ceramic heads
Dual mobility acetabular cups may have comparable risks of aseptic revision and dislocation vs. metal or ceramic femoral head unipolar constructs in total hip arthroplasty. Read more.
Computer-assisted fluoroscopy-based navigation reduced readmissions after THA
Compared with manual total hip arthroplasty, THA with computer-assisted fluoroscopy-based hip navigation resulted in fewer readmissions, higher rates of discharge to home and similar costs. Read more.