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Disease and specific considerations in total hip replacements.

W C Head1, A D Cuellar, R H Emerson

  • 1Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.A., Dallas, Texas.

Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|April 11, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Total hip replacement options vary by patient factors. Strategies for elderly and young active patients differ, with special attention to blood loss, infection, and heterotopic ossification prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Patient Management

Background:

  • Total hip replacement (THR) offers diverse options tailored to individual patient characteristics like age, activity level, and bone quality.
  • Component selection (cemented vs. uncemented) is crucial, with hybrid THR common in the elderly and porous bone ingrowth designs favored for young, active individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current strategies and considerations in total hip replacement arthroplasty.
  • To highlight patient-specific approaches and management of common complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices in total hip replacement.
  • Discussion of component selection, blood management, infection prevention, and heterotopic ossification prophylaxis.

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Main Results:

  • Hybrid THR (uncemented acetabular, cemented femoral) is prevalent in elderly patients.
  • Uncemented porous bone ingrowth implants are standard for young, active populations.
  • Autologous blood management, surgical site optimization, antibiotics, NSAIDs, and radiation are key for minimizing complications.

Conclusions:

  • Total hip replacement requires individualized treatment plans based on patient profiles.
  • Effective management of blood loss, infection, and heterotopic ossification is essential for successful THR outcomes.