Title : Safety and efficacy of day case total hip arthroplasty- A literature review
Abstract:
Introduction: Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with the prevalence of hip osteoarthritis rising due to increased lifespan and obesity in the global population. Hip arthroplasty is among the most common elective orthopaedic procedures performed. This study aims to review the literature to assess the safety and efficacy of day-case total hip arthroplasties.
Methods: A search strategy was implemented in PubMed using the keywords ((total hip replacement) OR (total hip arthroplasty)) AND ((day case) OR (outpatient)). Relevant papers on the topic were analyzed for the literature review. Articles written in English and published between January 2014 and February 2024 were selected for further analysis. Studies addressing trauma-related arthroplasties, costs of operations, surgical approaches, and anaesthetic choices were excluded from the review.
Results: Eight articles meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria, as identified through the PRISMA 2020 flow chart, were reviewed. All studies concluded that day-case total hip arthroplasties are safe and effective, highlighting the importance of appropriate patient selection and preoperative optimization. The reviewed articles emphasized that patients need to be carefully chosen and thoroughly prepared to ensure successful outcomes and avoid complications.
Conclusion: The literature review indicates that day-case total hip arthroplasty, when coupled with proper patient selection and preparation, does not result in significant complications. Therefore, a motivated approach and structured protocols are necessary to achieve optimal results. This review suggests that daycase THA can be a viable and safe option for patients under the right conditions. Categories: Orthopaedics
Keywords: Adult-onset, safety and efficacy, day-case surgery, total hip arthroplasty (THA), total hip replacement (THR)
What will the audience learn from your presentation?
Patient Selection and Preparation: The success of day-case total hip arthroplasty largely depends on careful patient selection and thorough preoperative optimization to minimize complications.
Safety and Efficacy: Current literature supports that day-case total hip arthroplasty is both safe and effective when protocols for patient selection and preparation are strictly followed.
Motivated and Structured Approach: Implementing a structured approach and ensuring patient motivation is crucial for the successful outcome of day-case total hip arthroplasties.
