Epidemiology of instability after total hip replacement

J Sanchez-Sotelo; D J Berry

doi:10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70225-x

Epidemiology of instability after total hip replacement

Orthop Clin North Am. 2001 Oct;32(4):543-52, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70225-x.

Authors

J Sanchez-Sotelo¹, D J Berry

Affiliation

¹ Division of Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

PMID: 11689368
DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70225-x

Abstract

This article reviews the epidemiology of dislocation after total hip arthroplasty. The overall prevalence, prevalence as a function of time after arthroplasty, and prevalence of recurrent dislocation are reviewed. Risk factors for dislocation are reviewed according to patient characteristics, implant design characteristics, and factors related to surgical technique.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
Biomechanical Phenomena
Hip Dislocation / etiology*
Hip Dislocation / physiopathology
Humans
Postoperative Complications*
Prosthesis Design
Recurrence
Risk Factors