Hip News

Use of telehealth for patients who require revision total joint arthroplasty may improve office efficiency and reduce barriers to care, according to published results.

According to published results, patients with periprosthetic joint infection within 1 year after total hip arthroplasty may be at a significantly increased risk for mortality within 10 years after index THA.

According to published results, revision total joint arthroplasty performed by surgeons with less experience may result in longer surgeries, increased blood loss and early reoperations compared with surgeons with more experience.

Presented results showed patients with periprosthetic joint infection after total hip arthroplasty may have similar rates of mortality compared with those of common cancers such as breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Hip instability and mechanical loosening after total hip arthroplasty are some of the most common complications that can require revision surgery.

Results showed rapid exchange arthroplasty with intra-articular antibiotic irrigation for treatment of periprosthetic joint infection may have a higher rate of treatment success at 6 months compared with two-stage exchange arthroplasty.

Results presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting revealed 40 international Delphi consensus statements on wound closure and dressing management in total hip and knee arthroplasty.

Results presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting showed dalbavancin may be an effective antibiotic for treatment of gram-positive periprosthetic joint infections.

Results presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting showed 1.5-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection after total hip arthroplasty may not be equivalent to two-stage revision.

Published results showed 12% of patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty received at least one surprise bill after surgery, which may negatively affect patient satisfaction.