Why Hip Implants Fail

Document Type

Other

Disciplines

3. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, Geriatrics and gerontology, Rheumatology

Publication Details

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/0713/1394365-hip-implants-materials-surgery-replacement-revision/

RTE Brainstorm, updated / Friday, 14 Jul 2023 15:50.

Abstract

According to the Irish Hip Fracture Database, 3,666 hip fracture cases in patients aged 60 years and over were performed in Ireland in 2020. This accounts for 99% of all hip fracture cases in Ireland. Given how the overall quality of life is improving for the general population, it is only expected that there will be a projected increase in hip fracture surgeries.

Hip fractures tend to occur in patients between 60 and 80 years, with 90% of hip replacement surgeries resulting from osteoarthritis, and in individuals who partake in high-impact sports. Typically, the patient would have to return after 15 years for a revision surgery to fix or replace the hip implant from the first surgery. This second surgery can be complicated, costly, time-consuming and painful for the patient.

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This research received no external funding

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