scholarly journals DENYING TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY IN SMOKERS, PATIENTS WITH ALCOHOL ABUSE OR IN PATIENTS WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSES. WHY?

2021 ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Stanislav Bondarenko ◽  
Per Kjærsgaard-Andersen ◽  
Valentyna Maltseva ◽  
Ahmed Badnaoui
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Bone Fragility ◽  
Blood Coagulation Disorders ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Viruses

Nowadays total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful surgical procedures in the world and the number of procedures performed is growing every year. However, its success largely depends on the absence of postoperative complications. Among the risk factors affecting the occurrence of postoperative complications are smoking, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV), obesity, anemia, diabetes mellitus, malnutrition, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, renal failure and dialysis, depression and anxiety. In the presented manuscript, such factors as HIV, smoking and alcohol abuse were considered. In smokers, bone regeneration slows down due to impaired bone metabolism and a slowdown in vascular recovery. Alcohol abuse affects human immunity, inhibiting T-helper cells, and also causing blood coagulation disorders. Alcohol abuse increases the risk of hospital complications, surgery related complications and general medical complications. Smoking can increase the risk of septiccomplications (lower respiratory tract infection, sepsis, urinary tract infection), myocardial infarction, risk of aseptic loosening of implants. Mortality was also higher in smokers compared to nonsmokers. HIV increases bone fragility, debilitation, rate of cardiovascular diseases and decreases the number of CD4+ cells in the blood, which directly affects the risk of periprosthetic joint infections and revision. All three factors increase the patient's lengthof stay in the hospital after THA. Currently, recommendations have been developed for preventive measures that need to be taken to reduce the risk of postoperative complications by performing primary THA. According to the recommendations, quitting smoking and drinking alcohol 4 weeks before THA will significantly reduce the risk of postoperative complications. For HIV-positive patients, antiretroviral therapy and subsequent assessing the viral load arerequired prior to THA. Preoperative care in this category of patients, undergoing primary THA, can reduce the risk of complications.

Comorbidities and indications for total hip arthroplasty at a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Bandar M Hetaimish ◽  
Eyad A Alakkas ◽  
Khalid F Alharbi ◽  
Abdulrahman M Alradadi ◽  
Habib Y Aletani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Common Indication ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Post Traumatic

Objectives: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most effective orthopedic interventions for the treatment of patients with advanced‑ stage hip disease. However, reports regarding indications for primary THA in Saudi Arabia are limited. We aimed to evaluate primary indications for THA and identify associated chronic diseases and postoperative complications in THA patients at a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. These are important to provide knowledge on types of hip diseases and variables that may affect the outcome of this intervention in the Saudi population. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of THA cases performed between 2010 and 2019 at a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia. Retrieved data include patients’ ages at the time of surgery, chronic diseases, presurgical diagnosis, site and duration of surgery, and postoperative complications. Results: We identified 83 patients who had undergone primary THA; in regard to comorbidities, 32.5% and 30.1% had hypertension and diabetes mellitus, respectively. The most common indication for THA was degenerative hip osteoarthritis (50.6%), followed by post-traumatic arthritis (22.9%) and hip avascular necrosis (20.5%). Conclusion: Despite the high rate of trauma and accidents in Saudi Arabia, degenerative osteoarthritis remains the most common indication for primary THA. Post-traumatic osteoarthritis is identified as the second major indication for THA.

Outcomes and survivorship after conversion of failed hip hemiarthroplasty to total hip arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
pp. 112070001989142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nana O Sarpong ◽  
Matthew J Grosso ◽  
Akshay Lakra ◽  
Carl L Herndon ◽  
Emma Jennings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Femoral Component ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Conversion Surgery ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Estimated Blood Loss

Background: Arthroplasty is the treatment of choice for elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures. When compared to total hip arthroplasty (THA), higher revision rates have been reported for hemiarthroplasty (HA). Conversion of failed HA to THA can be complex, especially in the elderly population at risk for revision surgery complications. We report a single institution’s experience with conversion of failed HA to THA at mid-term follow-up. Methods: We identified patients converted from failed HA to THA from 2006 to 2016. Clinical data including indication for index and conversion surgery, maintenance or revision of femoral component during conversion, operative time, estimated blood loss, postoperative complications, and need for revision surgery were collected. Descriptive statistics were analysed in SPSS. Results: The cohort included 21 men and 39 women (mean age of 74.5 years). The mean follow-up after conversion HA to THA was 2.8 years. During conversion surgery, the femoral component was revised in 75.0% and retained in 25.0% of cases. After conversion HA to THA, the rate of major complications and re-revision at 2 years was 11.7% and 10.0%, respectively. Femoral revision versus retention did not affect complication rates (11.1% vs. 6.7%; p = 0.31) or re-revision rates (8.9% vs. 13.3%; p = 1.0). Conclusions: In this high-risk population, mid-term follow-up demonstrated tolerable complication and re-revision rates, the majority of which were for instability. We observed high rates of femoral component revision during conversion THA, although this did not increase the likelihood of postoperative complications or need for future surgery.

scholarly journals Total Hip Arthroplasty for Crowe Type IV Hip Dysplasia: Surgical Techniques and Postoperative Complications

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 966-973 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao‐tong Shi ◽  
Chao‐feng Li ◽  
Yu Han ◽  
Ya Song ◽  
Shu‐xuan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Type Iv

Neuraxial anaesthesia is associated with improved outcomes and reduced postoperative complications in patients undergoing aseptic revision total hip arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
pp. 112070002097574
Author(s):  
Chapman Wei ◽  
Alex Gu ◽  
Arun Muthiah ◽  
Safa C Fassihi ◽  
Peter K Sculco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Postoperative Outcomes ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Neuraxial Anaesthesia ◽  
Extended Length

Background: As the incidence of primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) continues to increase, revision THA (rTHA) is becoming an increasingly common procedure. rTHA is widely regarded as a more challenging procedure, with higher complication rates and increased medical, social and economic burdens when compared to its primary counterpart. Given the complexity of rTHA and the projected increase in incidence of these procedures, patient optimisation is becoming of interest to improve outcomes. Anaesthetic choice has been extensively studied in primary THA as a modifiable risk factor for postoperative outcomes, showing favourable results for neuraxial anaesthesia compared to general anaesthesia. The impact of anaesthetic choice in rTHA has not been studied previously. Methods: A retrospective study was performed using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Patients who underwent rTHA between 2014 and 2017 were divided into 3 anaesthesia cohorts: general anaesthesia, neuraxial anaesthesia, and combined general-regional (neuraxial and/or peripheral nerve block) anaesthesia. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to analyse patient characteristics and 30-day postoperative outcomes. Bonferroni correction was applied for post-hoc analysis. Results: In total, 5759 patients were identified. Of these, 3551 (61.7%) patients underwent general anaesthesia, 1513 (26.3%) patients underwent neuraxial anaesthesia, and 695 (12.1%) patients underwent combined general-regional anaesthesia. On multivariate analysis, neuraxial anaesthesia was associated with decreased odds for any-one complication (OR 0.635; p  < 0.001), perioperative blood transfusion (OR 0.641; p  < 0.001), and extended length of stay (OR 0.005; p = 0.005) compared to general anaesthesia. Conclusions: Relative to those receiving general anaesthesia, patients undergoing neuraxial anaesthesia are at decreased risk for postoperative complications, perioperative blood transfusions, and extended length of stay. Prospective controlled trials should be conducted to verify these findings.

scholarly journals Low Grip Strength As a Predictor of Recovery From Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Gong ◽  
Yi Ping ◽  
Tan Mingsheng
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Hospital Readmissions ◽  
Technical Problem ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Total Hip

Abstract BACKGROUND: Some patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty(THA), continue to experience pain, limitations of activities of daily living, even when no specific prosthesis-related technical problem or failure can be identified, and mechanical or biologic problems have been ruled out. This study aims to assess whether low grip strength (GS) is predictive for the bad results after THA.METHODS: A prospective case-control study was designed to assess 202 cases of primary THA between Jan 1, 2018, to May 1, 2018, at an urban tertiary care hospital. Patients were placed into two cohorts based on preoperative GS levels. Differences in length of stay (LOS), 90-day postoperative complications, and hospital readmissions were compared. Besides, the correlations between GS and Harris hip score (HHS) and Short Form-12 (SF-12) score were tested. RESULTS: Eighty-two patients (40.6%) had low GS before THA. Patients with low GS were more likely to be female, older, fracture of femoral head or neck as the primary cause, albumin < 3.5 g/dL, and have a lower body mass index (BMI), higher ASA score, increased rates of the pressure sore, blood transfusion, and LOS compared to normal GS (all p<0.05). Besides, differences in 90-day postoperative complications and hospital readmissions and positive correlations between GS and HHS and SF-12 scores were detected (all p<0.05). CONCLUSION: GS can serve as a useful indicator for assessing muscle weakness before primary THA. Clinicians should be encouraged to include GS assessment in their evaluation of patients who planned to undergo THA in order to optimize the treatment of high-risk individuals.

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