Instability Is the Most Common Indication for Revision Hip Arthroplasty in the United States: National Trends From 2012 to 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As primary total hip arthroplasty volume continues to increase, so will the number of revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) procedures. These complex cases represent a significant clinical and financial burden to the health-care system.

Methods

This was a retrospective review using the National Inpatient Sample. International Classification of Diseases, 9th and 10^th revision codes were used to identify patients who underwent rTHA and create cohorts based on rTHA indications from 2012 to 2018. National and regional trends for length of stay (LOS), cost, and discharge location were evaluated.

Results

A total of 292,250 rTHA procedures were identified. The annual number of rTHA procedures increased by 28.1% from 2012 to 2018 (37,325 to 47,810). The

SUBMITTER: Upfill-Brown A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8413665 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature