Conversion of Hemiarthroplasty to THA Carries an Increased Risk of Reoperation Compared With Primary and Revision THA.
CONCLUSIONS: Over the 30 years of the study, conversion THA has remained a higher risk procedure in terms of reoperation compared with primary THA, and over time, it also has become higher risk compared with revision THA. Surgeons should approach conversion THA as a challenging procedure, and patients undergoing this procedure should be counseled about the elevated risks. Furthermore, hospitals should seek appropriate reimbursement for these cases.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, therapeutic study.
PMID: 31136440 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hernandez NM, Fruth KM, Larson DR, Kremers HM, Sierra RJ Tags: Clin Orthop Relat Res Source Type: research
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