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Teenage Total Hip Arthroplasty Yields High Satisfaction and Excellent Survival up to 20-Year Follow-Up
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasingly performed in patients younger than 20 years who have destructive hip pathology. The unique anatomical and developmental characteristics of this population, along with the high likelihood of future revision surgery, have led to cautious clinical decision-making. Data on safety, effectiveness, and long-term (20 years) outcomes in teenagers remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate implant survival, patient satisfaction, functional outcomes, and complications following THA in teenagers.
Impact of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors and Urbanization Status on Postoperative Outcomes Following Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy (HA) is increasingly used to treat femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears, with growing interest in the role of socioeconomic factors on postoperative outcomes. Prior literature suggests socioeconomic deprivation may worsen patient-reported outcomes (PROMs), but findings regarding the Area Deprivation Index (ADI) and urbanization status remain inconsistent.