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Hip disarticulation surgery, often due to atherosclerosis, osteomyelitis, or trauma, has a high overall mortality rate of 44%. Postoperative wound infections are common, and prosthesis use is not feasible, though wheelchair independence is achievable.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Hip disarticulation is a major surgical procedure.
  • Indications include severe atherosclerosis, femoral osteomyelitis, and trauma.
  • Outcomes and complications require thorough evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively review outcomes of hip disarticulation.
  • To analyze mortality rates based on indication and preoperative infection status.
  • To assess the incidence of postoperative wound infections and functional outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 38 hip disarticulations in 34 patients.
  • Analysis of indications: atherosclerosis, osteomyelitis, and trauma.
  • Evaluation of mortality, wound infection rates, and prosthesis use.

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Main Results:

  • Overall mortality was 44%.
  • Mortality varied significantly by indication and infection status, ranging from 20% to 100%.
  • Postoperative wound infections occurred in 63% of cases, independent of preoperative infection.

Conclusions:

  • Hip disarticulation carries a substantial mortality risk, influenced by underlying pathology and infection.
  • High rates of postoperative wound infections necessitate careful management.
  • Functional outcomes are limited, with wheelchair independence being the primary mobility goal.