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Waiting longer for total hip replacement surgery is linked to worse patient outcomes 12 months post-operation. This study highlights the impact of surgical wait times on recovery and pain levels.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Health services research
  • Patient outcomes

Background:

  • Total hip replacement (THR) is a common procedure for hip pain and disability.
  • The impact of pre-operative waiting times on THR outcomes is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between the duration of waiting time for surgery and the outcome of total hip replacement.

Main Methods:

  • Data from 143 hospitals in England were collected for THR surgeries between September 1996 and October 1997.
  • Patient-reported pain and disability (Oxford Hip Score) were assessed pre-operatively and at 3 and 12 months post-operatively.
  • Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the relationship between waiting time and outcomes, adjusting for confounding variables.

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Main Results:

  • Most patients showed significant improvement in pain and disability 12 months after THR.
  • Worse pre-operative Oxford Hip Scores were associated with longer outpatient and inpatient waiting times.
  • Longer waiting times correlated with worse outcomes at 12 months, even after adjusting for confounding factors.
  • Publicly funded patients and socially disadvantaged patients reported worse outcomes compared to privately funded and more advantaged patients, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • Extended waiting times for total hip replacement surgery are associated with poorer patient outcomes at 12 months.
  • Further research is needed to determine if this association persists in the longer term.