How Does Surgical Approach Affect Characteristics of Dislocation After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Background: Concerns have been voiced regarding how surgical approach impacts risk of dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study investigated how surgical approach impacts rate, direction, and timing of dislocations following THA.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 13,335 primary THAs from 2011 to 2020 and identified 118 patients with prosthetic hip dislocation.

Accuracy of ICD-10 Coding for Femoral Head Bearing Surfaces in Hip Arthroplasty.

Background: The International Classification of Diseases-10 Procedure Code System (ICD-10-PCS) introduced oxidized zirconium (OxZi) and niobium procedural codes to the types of femoral head bearing surfaces in 2017. These codes aimed to increase procedural specificity in coding and improve data collection through administrative claims databases. This study aimed to assess the accuracy of ICD-10-PCS coding for femoral head bearing surfaces (cobalt chrome/metal, ceramic, and OxZi) in hip procedures.

The Impact of Patient Resilience on Discharge After Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Background: Patients who undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) require resilience to recover and resume daily functions. Increased resilience may be an important factor for achieving improved outcomes. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of resilience on time to discharge and on early patient-reported outcomes following primary THA.