Simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty-a survey of Irish orthopaedic surgeons' practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bilateral total hip arthroplasty may be performed simultaneously (SIMTHA) or in two staged operations.

Aim

To assess attitudes towards and utilization of SIMTHA in Irish orthopaedic practice, and to assess patient and surgeon factors which are associated with the management of bilateral hip arthritis.

Methods

A 16-question electronic survey (Google Forms) was distributed via email to consultant Irish orthopaedic surgeons who perform total hip arthroplasty, followed by a reminder 1 month later. A p value < 0.05 was considered significant.

Results

There were 53 responses from arthroplasty surgeons, with 28% reporting they never perform SIMTHA, 26% have performed ≤ 5 SIMTHA, and 46% do ≥ 1 SIMTHA per year. Amongst the 15 surgeons who do not do SIMTHA, 6

SUBMITTER: Doyle TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11450025 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature