Wrapped up 2024: Healio revisits a year in hip replacement
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Healio highlights the most-read research, topics and news in total hip arthroplasty in 2024.
Robotic-assisted THA may decrease length of stay vs. manual THA
Robotic-assisted THA was linked to shorter average length of stay and fewer patients requiring discharge to a skilled nursing facility compared with manual THA. This article features a perspective from John L. Wang, MD. Read more.
Novel monoblock, titanium fluted tapered stem provided excellent outcomes, fixation in THA
Study results showed a novel monoblock, titanium fluted tapered stem yielded reliable fixation and excellent outcomes for patients who underwent a variety of complex and revision THAs. Read more.
More surgeon stress, strain with direct anterior approach for THA vs. posterior method
The direct anterior approach for THA was associated with significantly increased physiological stress and strain for surgeons compared with the posterior approach. This article features a perspective from Theodore T. Manson, MD, MS, FAAOS, and Joseph T. Moskal, MD, FAAOS, FACS. Read more.
Robotic-assisted THA may be associated with less opioid use vs. conventional THA
Robotic-assisted THA was associated with decreased postoperative opioid use and lower odds of patients developing persistent opioid use compared with conventional THA. Read more.
Sexual education may improve sexual function, quality of life for women after THA
Study results showed postoperative sexual education improved satisfaction, sexual function and quality of life for women who underwent THA. Read more.
Semaglutide may be an effective weight loss supplement for patients with obesity undergoing THA
Patients with preoperative obesity who were treated with semaglutide had similar outcomes and complications after THA vs. patients who did not receive the drug. Read more.
Increased preoperative blood glucose level associated with PJI after THA
Preoperative blood glucose level greater than 277 mg/dL in patients with diabetes and greater than 193 mg/dL in patients without diabetes was associated with an increased risk of infection after THA. This article features a perspective from Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD, FAAOS. Read more.
Gluteal tendinopathy associated with poor 1-year outcomes after posterior THA
Gluteal tendinopathy was commonly observed in patients undergoing THA with the posterior approach and was associated with inferior patient-reported outcomes at 1 year after surgery. Read more.