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Introduction The outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA) are highly dependent upon the restoration of native hip biomechanics and optimal component positioning. Robotic technologies for THA have rapidly improved the accuracy of component positioning and maintaining the planned center of rotation. While robotic-assisted THA (RA-THA) has primarily been employed in surgically intricate cases, its potential benefits in scenarios of diminished surgical complexity remain less explored. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the odds of developing systemic and joint complications following RA-THA in cases of reduced surgical complexity. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the TriNetX national database to identify patients who underwent primary THA (Current Procedural Terminology code 27,130) and more specifically RA-THA identified by ICD-10-PCS code 8E0Y0CZ and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System code S2900 from 2013 to 2022. One-to-one propensity score matching was conducted to generate 2 cohorts: (1) RA-THA and (2) conventional THA (C-THA). Systemic and joint complications were assessed at the 30-day, 90-day, 1-year, and 5-year postoperative periods. Results Patients undergoing RA-THA had a lower risk of needing a revision THA at the 90-day, 1-year, and 5-year time points. RA-THA was associated with a lower risk of prosthetic dislocation at 90 days and 1 year and prosthetic pain at 1 year and 5 years. Dislocation of the hip or fracture of the femur was significantly lower in the RA-THA cohort at all four-time points. Patients undergoing RA-THA had a lower risk of developing deep vein thrombosis at 5 years. Conclusion These findings suggest that RA-THA has comparable systemic and less joint complication risks at 30-day to 5-year timepoints between RA-THA and C-THA. Future studies with large sample sizes and long-term follow-up are needed to understand the patient-reported outcomes and functional outcomes of RA-THA for cases with reduced surgical complexity.

Introduction The presence of permanent end-colostomy is traditionally thought of as a risk factor for complications following orthopedic joint replacement; however, literature supporting this association is scarce. This study aims to discern how length of stay, cost of stay, and inpatient complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA) are impacted by presence of colostomy. Methods Data from the National Inpatient Sample was analyzed by International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification regarding THA in patients with and without end-colostomy. Unmatched and matched analyses comparing length of stay, cost of stay, and post-operative adverse outcomes between the two groups were conducted. In the unmatched analysis, 445 THA patients with colostomy were compared to 367,449 THA patients without colostomy. The colostomy patients were then matched for age, sex, race, diabetes, obesity, and the matched groups consisted of 445 patients with and 425 patients without colostomy, respectively. Results Compared to the THA without colostomy group, the colostomy group was significantly older, had longer hospital stays, and greater cost of stay. When matched for age and comorbidities, length of hospital stay ( p  < 0.001) and cost of stay ( p  = 0.002) remained significantly higher. The colostomy group was at significantly increased risk for periprosthetic fracture, dislocation, and infection compared to all THA patients. When matched for age and common comorbidities, the colostomy group had significantly higher risk in only periprosthetic dislocation [ p  = 0.003, OR 11.8 (1.6–4.6, 95% CI)] and periprosthetic infection [ p  < 0.05, OR 2.7 (0.97–7.7 95% CI)]. Conclusion Patients with colostomy are at risk of longer hospital courses and greater incurred costs following THA compared to patients without colostomy. They are additionally at significantly increased risk of periprosthetic dislocation and periprosthetic infection, warranting treatment as high-risk patients. Study design Retrospective cohort study.

Background To date, no study has compared simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty (simBTHA) with staged BTHA (stgBTHA) using the anterolateral-supine approach (ALSA). This study compared the outcomes and cost-effectiveness of simBTHA and stgBTHA using ALSA. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who required bilateral ALSA THA at the time of their initial medical evaluation between August 2015 and January 2023. Patients were divided into two groups: simBTHA and stgBTHA. Demographic data, including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA-PS) scores, were collected. Operative outcomes such as surgical time, blood loss, autologous and allogeneic blood transfusions, and time to ambulation were compared. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) hip score, Japanese Orthopaedic Association Hip-disease Evaluation Questionnaire (JHEQ), and Forgotten Joint score-12 (FJS-12). Postoperative complications, revisions, readmissions, and mortality within 90 days were also recorded. The total cost, length of stay (LOS), and time interval between surgeries in the stgBTHA group were analyzed. Results A total of 129 patients were included: 104 in the simBTHA group and 25 in the stgBTHA group. The preoperative ASA-PS significantly differed between the two groups ( P  < 0.01), but other demographic data were not significantly different. The simBTHA group had significantly shorter surgical times (156 min) compared to the stgBTHA group (175 min) ( p  = 0.02). Blood loss was similar between the two groups (670 mL for simBTHA and 629 mL for stgBTHA). There were no significant differences in the time to ambulation, postoperative complications, or clinical outcomes between the two groups. However, the simBTHA group had a significantly lower total cost (83.2%, p  < 0.01) and shorter LOS (20.5 days) compared to the stgBTHA group (30 days) ( p  < 0.01). No significant differences in complication rates, revisions, or readmissions were observed between the groups. Conclusions SimBTHA with ALSA provides comparable clinical outcomes to stgBTHA while offering significant advantages in terms of reduced costs and shorter hospital stays. For patients with suitable health conditions, simBTHA is a preferable choice due to its faster recovery and greater cost-effectiveness.

Although the application of artificial intelligence in orthopedics is becoming increasingly widespread, and initial progress has been made particularly in total hip arthroplasty (THA), its use in preoperative planning remains in the exploratory stage. Most existing studies are small‐scale observational studies with inconsistent results, making it difficult to establish a unified clinical consensus. Therefore, our study aims to explore the latest research developments and potential unique advantages of artificial intelligence in preoperative planning for THA. We conducted a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, covering all publications up to April 23, 2025. To evaluate study quality, we applied the revised Cochrane Risk of Bias tool for randomized controlled trials and the Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale (NOS) for non‐randomized studies. For the statistical analysis, odds ratios (OR) were used to assess categorical variables, while mean differences (MD) were calculated for continuous outcomes. Depending on the level of heterogeneity, a random‐effects model was adopted when substantial heterogeneity was detected (I2 > 50%); otherwise, a fixed‐effects model was applied. Through this process, a total of 518 studies were initially identified, of which 16 met the predefined inclusion criteria. The pooled analysis demonstrated that, in comparison to traditional methods, artificial intelligence achieved significantly superior outcomes in several key areas: acetabular‐side matching accuracy (OR = 0.24), femoral‐side matching accuracy (OR = 0.24), postoperative leg length discrepancy (MD = −1.02), operative time (MD = −12.18 min), intraoperative blood loss (MD = −50.82 mL), and postoperative Harris hip score (MD = 1.42). Notably, the overall methodological quality of the included studies was generally high. The final results of the study indicate that, compared to traditional preoperative planning, artificial intelligence in preoperative planning for THA can provide more precise surgical guidance, reduce surgical risks, and improve the overall success rate of the procedure. Trial Registration: PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024619714 Prediction accuracy for acetabular and femoral sides.

Background: The global population, especially in the Western world, is constantly aging and the need for total hip arthroplasties has rocketed, hence there has been a notable increase in revision total hip arthroplasty cases. As time has passed, a considerable developments in science and medicine have been attained which have also resulted in the evolution of both surgical techniques and implants. Continuous improvements have allowed large bore bearings to be utilized which provide an increased range of motion, with ameliorated stability and a very low rate of wear. The trend for almost the last two decades has been the employment of porous tantalum acetabular cups. Several studies exist comparing them with other conventional methods for total hip arthroplasties, exhibiting promising short and midterm results. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and a Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) were used to identify published studies in a comprehensive search up to February 2023, and these studies were reviewed by the authors of the article. Specific rigorous pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria were implemented. Results: Fifty-one studies met our inclusion criteria and were involved in the systematic review. Sixteen studies examined postoperative clinical and radiological outcomes of using a tantalum cup in primary and revision total hip arthroplasty, whilst four biomechanical studies proved the superiority of tantalum acetabular components. Five articles provided a thorough comparison between tantalum and titanium acetabular cups, while the other studies analyzed long-terms results and complication rates. Conclusions: Porous tantalum acetabular cups appear to be a valuable option in revision total hip arthroplasty, providing clinical improvement, radiological stability, and promising long-term outcomes. However, ongoing research, longer follow-up periods, and careful consideration of patient factors are essential to further validate and refine the use of tantalum in various clinical scenarios.

PurposeA new fluted, titanium, monobloc stem with a three degree taper has been designed in an attempt to overcome the challenges associated with femoral reconstruction in the setting of extensive bone loss. The aim of this study was to report its early clinical and radiographic outcomes.MethodsThis is a retrospective review of prospectively collected data carried out at a single institution between Jan 2017 and Dec 2019. Forty-three femoral revisions were performed using a new tapered, fluted, titanium, monobloc (TFTM) revision stem. Complications, clinical and radiographic data were obtained from medical records and a locally maintained database. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Oxford Hip Score (OHS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). All post-operative radiographs were analysed for subsidence, osteolysis and femoral cortical bone remodelling.ResultsMean follow-up was 24 months (range 8–42 months). Subsidence of 1.2 mm was noted in one patient. No cases of clinically significant subsidence (> 10 mm) were observed. At final follow-up, a statistically significant improvement was noted in functional outcome scores. The mean OHS preoperatively and at final follow-up were 24 (SD 13) and 42 (SD15). p = 0.04 mean difference 18 (95% CI 15–22). The mean WOMAC scores preoperatively and at final follow-up were 62 (SD23) and 88 (SD7) respectively (p < 0.001, mean difference 26; 95% CI 21–34). No stem fractures were noted within the follow-up period.ConclusionPositive early clinical and radiological outcomes have been observed with this tapered, fluted, titanium, monobloc stem. Based on these results, this implant may be considered as a viable option in the majority of uncemented femoral revisions.

Background Persistent pain after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a real concern for the surgeon and is a significant cause of patient dissatisfaction; periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), aseptic loosening, and instability are among the common causes of painful THA. However, few rare causes have been reported in the literature; the complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) was reported to occur after primary hip and knee arthroplasties. Case presentation: We present a female patient who had bilateral hip resurfacing when she was 28 years old after being diagnosed with bilateral hip avascular necrosis; over 16 years, she was satisfied. She started developing pain in her right hip in 2019, diagnosed as aseptic loosening, and a revision using a cementless THA was performed. Six months later, she was diagnosed with PJI, which was treated in two stages; after the first-stage revision THA, the patient complained of persistent pain in her lower leg with a burning sensation and change in skin color, not responding to conservative lines. During the second-stage revision THA and after receiving spinal anesthesia, the skin color of the right lower limb changed to normal. The postoperative diagnosis was made as CRPS, treated effectively with sympathetic block. At six months postoperative, the patient was pain-free, and the implants showed proper position. Conclusions: Although rare, CRPS could cause persistent pain after repeated hip surgeries, and the diagnosis is reached mainly by exclusion.

Background The supercapsular percutaneously-assisted total hip arthroplasty (SuperPath) was proposed to be minimally invasive and tissue sparing with possible superior postoperative outcomes to traditional approaches of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Here, we compared the short-term outcomes of staged THA with the SuperPath or through posterolateral approach (PLA) for bilateral osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Methods Patients with bilateral late-stage ONFH were prospectively recruited from our department from March 2017 to March 2018. Staged bilateral THAs with one side SuperPath and the other side PLA were performed consecutively in the same patients with right and left hips alternating within approaches. The average time interval between the staged THAs was 3 months. Perioperative status (operation time, incision length, intraoperative blood loss, soft tissue damage, and length of hospital stay) and postoperative function (range of motion, pain, and hip function) were recorded and compared between the SuperPath and PLA approaches within 12-month postoperatively. Results Four male patients (age, 51.00 ± 4.54; BMI, 21.49 ± 1.73) with bilateral alcohol-induced ONFH (Ficat III/IV) were followed up over 12 months postoperatively. Compared with the PLA, the SuperPath yielded shorter incision length (7.62 vs. 11.12 cm), longer operation time (103.25 vs. 66.50 min), more blood loss (1108.50 vs. 843.50 ml), deficient abduction angle of the acetabular cup (38.75° vs. 44.50°), and inferior early-term hip function (Harris hip score, 72.50 vs. 83.25) at 12-month postoperatively. Soft tissue damage, length of hospital stay, postoperative pain, postoperative range of motion, and 12-month patient satisfaction were comparable between both approaches. Conclusion The SuperPath may be a minimally invasive technique but the present study shows less favorable short-term outcomes than PLA for total hip arthroplasty in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. More investigations are required to provide convincing favorable evidences of the SuperPath over other traditional THA approaches. Trial registration information The trial was retrospectively registered in https://www.researchregistry.com (No. Researchregistry4993) on July 04, 2019. The first participant was enrolled on March 13, 2017.

Bacground The aim of this study was to assess the learning curve of a novel seven-axis robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty (RaTHA) system. Methods A total of 59 patients who underwent unilateral total hip arthroplasty at our institution from June 2022 to September 2022 were prospectively included in the study. In this randomized controlled clinical trial, robot-assisted THA (RaTHA) and Conventional THA (CoTHA) were performed using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis to evaluate the learning curve of the RaTHA system. The demographic data, preopera1tive clinical data, duration of operation, postoperative Harris Hip Score (HHS), postoperative Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score, and duration of operation between the learning stage and the proficiency stage of the RaTHA group were compared between the two groups. Results The average duration of operation of the RaTHA group was increased by 34.73 min compared with the CoTHA group (104.26 ± 19.33 vs. 69.53 ± 18.38 min, p  < 0.01). The learning curve of the RaTHA system can be divided into learning stage and proficiency stage, and the former consists of the first 13 cases by CUSUM analysis. In the RaTHA group, the duration of operation decreased by 29.75 min in the proficiency stage compared to the learning stage (121.12 ± 12.84 vs.91.37 ± 12.92, p  < 0.01). Conclusions This study demonstrated that the surgical team required a learning curve of 13 cases to become proficient using the RaTHA system. The duration of operation, total blood loss, and drainage gradually shortened (decreased) with the learning curve stage, and the differences were statistically significant. Trial registration Number: ChiCTR2200061630, Date: 29/06/2022.

This two volume set contains comprehensive coverage of management of disorders of the adult hip. It includes all arthroscopic and open procedures as well as extensive coverage of equipment and prostheses.