Superior patient reported outcome measures reported post Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) revision arthroplasty in the setting of an objective surgical indication

Publication date: September–October 2020Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Volume 21Author(s): Andrew J. Hughes, Mark Curtin, Evelyn Murphy, William Curtin, Colin G. MurphyAbstractThe Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip system displayed unexpectedly high failure rates. All patients who underwent revision arthroplasty at our institution were identified. Indications for revision were classified as objectively identifiable or performed for unexplained pain. Clinical outcomes, post ASR revision, were superior in cases where the aetiology for failure was identifiable. Pain and function improved reliably when a targeted objective indication was identified pre-revision, but failed to do so in cases of unexplained pain. Surgeons familiar with the results of this study will be empowered to discuss expectations and realistic outcomes with their patients undergoing complex revision arthroplasty cases.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - February 12, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research