Etiology, Outcomes, and Complications of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Younger Patients: A Nationwide Big Data Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: This study investigates the rising trend of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients under 55 years old, commonly referred to as "younger" THA patients. Traditionally a procedure for older adults with osteoarthritis, THA is increasingly performed on younger patients. Methods: Using data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2016 to 2019, we analyze the factors driving this trend, including the causes of hip issues, patient characteristics, and coexisting medical conditions. The study examines in-hospital mortality, length of stay, post-surgical complications, and hospitalization costs for 231,630 THA patients aged 18-54.9, identified using ICD-10 codes. Results: Statistical analysis revealed that younger patients (aged 18-34.9) had higher rates of

SUBMITTER: Maman D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11313375 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature