Did the dislocation risk after primary total hip arthroplasty decrease over time? A meta-analysis across six decades.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While continuous optimization is attempted to decrease the incidence of dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA), dislocation remains a major complication. This meta-analysis aims to analyze the evolution of the dislocation risk after primary THA over the decades and to evaluate its potential publication bias.

Patients and methods

A systematic search was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines for this meta-analysis in the literature published between 1962 and 2020. MEDLINE, Cochrane and Embase databases were searched for studies reporting the dislocation risk and length of follow-up. Studies that reported on revision rates only and did not mention separate dislocations were excluded. All study designs were eligible. Study quality was assessed by existi

SUBMITTER: van Erp JHJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10293125 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature