Latest research on total hip arthroplasty

123 papers, newest 30 shown · updated 2026-09-26 · Adult Reconstruction · All topics

The newest papers on total hip arthroplasty from the orthopaedic journals The Reduction reads, newest first, each with a one-line summary. The list is drawn from the digest’s archive and refreshed every week.

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Recent papers

  1. Optimising femoral head extraction to preserve the tensor fasciae latae in direct anterior hip arthroplasty: a technical note.

    Hip International · Sep 2026 · PubMed

    A stepwise femoral head extraction technique using a Schanz pin and corkscrew minimized tensor fasciae latae injury in 63 direct anterior hip arthroplasties.

  2. Propensity Score-Matched Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes Between Crowe I Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip and Primary Osteoarthritis Following Total Hip Arthroplasty.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Sep 2026 · PubMed

    Crowe I developmental dysplasia and primary osteoarthritis show comparable THA outcomes; preoperative function predicts MCID achievement.

  3. Amyloid in Primary Hip Arthroplasty Specimens: An Opportunity for Early Detection of Amyloidosis?

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Sep 2026 · PubMed

    Routine THA specimens may incidentally harbor amyloid including cardiac transthyretin subtype, representing an opportunity for early detection and treatment of a now-targetable systemic disease.

  4. Upward versus downward pelvic obliquity in dysplastic hip osteoarthritis: direction-specific factors associated with residual obliquity after total hip arthroplasty.

    Hip International · Sep 22 2026 · PubMed

    After THA for dysplastic hip osteoarthritis, residual pelvic obliquity is driven by leg lengthening in upward-tilted cases and by spinal deformity/reduced lumbar flexibility in downward-tilted cases.

  5. The Safety of Postoperative Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors in Chronically Anticoagulated Patients Undergoing Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Sep 21 2026 · PubMed

    Postoperative COX-2 inhibitors appear safe in chronically anticoagulated THA patients, showing no increased bleeding or complication risk and reduced opioid use through 180 days.

  6. Total hip arthroplasty with dual-mobility components is associated with excellent clinical outcomes and low metal ion blood levels at 2 years.

    Hip International · Sep 15 2026 · PubMed

    At 2 years, dual-mobility THA using the Trinity system showed high patient satisfaction and low, clinically insignificant blood metal ion levels, supporting its safety and efficacy.

  7. Simultaneous versus staged-bilateral THA using a piriformis-preserving minimally-invasive posterolateral approach.

    Hip International · Sep 11 2026 · PubMed

    In a matched cohort of 166 patients, simultaneous bilateral THA had similar complication and readmission rates as staged bilateral THA but significantly shorter total length of stay, supporting its safety.

  8. Intraoperative Assessment of Component Loosening in Hip Arthroplasty: An International Delphi Consensus.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Sep 09 2026 · PubMed

    An international Delphi consensus among revision hip surgeons identified visible component motion under stress maneuvers as the key intraoperative sign of hip arthroplasty component loosening, standardizing assessment for future research.

  9. Cortical hypertrophies in cementless short stem total hip arthroplasty in young patients under 60 years and elderly patients over 75 years-analysis of outcome and risk factors for cortical hypertrophies.

    Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery · Sep 07 2026 · PubMed

    In cementless short-stem THA, cortical hypertrophy correlated with better functional scores in patients under 60 but had no impact in those over 75, suggesting it's an adaptive response in younger, active patients rather than a problem.

  10. Cost Consequences of Enabling Technologies in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Propensity Matched Cohort Study.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Sep 04 2026 · PubMed

    A propensity-matched cohort study found technology-assisted primary THA had modestly higher index and 90-day episode-of-care costs than manual THA, with only slightly shorter hospital stays.

  11. Impact of Gastrointestinal Bleeding History on Postoperative Outcomes in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Analysis.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Sep 04 2026 · PubMed

    A history of GI bleeding before hip or knee arthroplasty was linked to higher 90-day medical complications and increased 2-year risk of mechanical loosening/revision (THA) or PJI/revision (TKA).

  12. Patients Requiring both Lumbar Spinal Fusion and Total Hip Arthroplasty Have Delayed Clinically Relevant Global Improvement Timelines. Findings from a Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Time to MCID.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Sep 03 2026 · PubMed

    Patients needing both lumbar fusion and total hip arthroplasty had delayed clinically meaningful recovery, but performing lumbar fusion before THA (rather than after) resulted in recovery timelines closer to THA-only patients.

  13. Patient, surgeon, and institutional variation in dual-mobility component use in primary total hip arthroplasty : a retrospective cohort study using data from the National Joint Registry Study.

    The Bone & Joint Journal · Sep 01 2026 · PubMed

    Registry analysis of over 238,000 THAs found surgeon and hospital factors, not patient characteristics, mainly drive variation in dual-mobility implant use, highlighting a need for evidence-based selection criteria.

  14. Hip arthroplasty following proximal femoral tumour resection in children : the impact of age and articulation on implant survival and the outcomes following acetabular revision.

    The Bone & Joint Journal · Sep 01 2026 · PubMed

    In pediatric proximal femoral endoprosthetic reconstruction, pre-adolescents had poor implant survival regardless of articulation, while THA outperformed hemiarthroplasty in adolescents despite a higher early dislocation risk.

  15. Five-year survival and complications of more than 300 articulating high-dose antibiotic spacers in two-stage revision total hip arthroplasties for infection.

    The Bone & Joint Journal · Sep 01 2026 · PubMed

    In over 300 two-stage THA revisions for infection, a commercial articulating antibiotic spacer achieved 89% five-year reinfection-free survival, though spacer dislocation strongly predicted subsequent dislocation after reimplantation.

  16. Total hip arthroplasty in paediatric patients with cerebral palsy: mid- to long-term outcomes of a retrospective cohort.

    Hip International · Aug 27 2026 · PubMed

    In 22 pediatric cerebral palsy patients, THA provided durable pain relief over an average 11-year follow-up with an acceptable 22% complication rate, supporting its use in select cases of painful hip dislocation.

  17. Pregnancy, Sexuality, and Total Hip Arthroplasty: Experiences of Women Younger than 45 Years.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 25 2026 · PubMed

    In young women who underwent THA, most subsequent pregnancies and vaginal deliveries were safe, and nearly half reported improved sexual satisfaction post-surgery due to reduced pain and better mobility.

  18. Postoperative Hip Function as a Predictor of the Forgotten Joint Score-12 at One Year Following Total Hip Arthroplasty.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 24 2026 · PubMed

    Better hip range of motion, stronger quadriceps, and less pain at 3 months after THA predicted higher (better) Forgotten Joint Score-12 at one year, highlighting early rehab targets.

  19. Excellent 10-Year Implant Survivorship Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Who Have Down Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 24 2026 · PubMed

    In a national database study, patients with Down syndrome undergoing primary THA had excellent 10-year implant survivorship (94.6% revision-free) comparable to matched controls, supporting THA as durable in this population.

  20. Seiza Sitting After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Patient-Reported Outcomes and Three-Dimensional Kinematic Analysis.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 24 2026 · PubMed

    Survey and 3D kinematic analysis of THA patients found Seiza sitting is biomechanically feasible with adequate implant clearance, though dislocation anxiety often prevents patients from resuming it.

  21. Determination of an Intraosseous Safe Corridor for Suprapubic Screw Placement in Total Hip Arthroplasty.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 24 2026 · PubMed

    CT analysis of 27 THA patients defines a reproducible suprapubic intraosseous safe corridor for supplemental screw fixation, offering practical angular guidance to avoid neurovascular injury.

  22. Graded Association Between Preoperative Bone Mineral Density and Two-Year Postoperative Complications After Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 24 2026 · PubMed

    In 3,302 THA/TKA patients, osteopenia carried an intermediate reoperation risk between normal BMD and osteoporosis, showing a graded relationship between lower preoperative BMD and worse two-year outcomes.

  23. Aortic Stenosis and Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications: The Role of Perioperative Medications.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 24 2026 · PubMed

    In THA patients with aortic stenosis, 30-day complications (especially stroke and cardiac events) were higher, and day-of-surgery TXA reduced transfusion/infection risk while certain antihypertensives raised stroke risk.

  24. 10-Year Follow-Up Outcomes of a Modular Dual-Mobility in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 19 2026 · PubMed

    Modular dual-mobility bearings in primary THA showed excellent 10-year functional outcomes, no dislocations, and no bearing-related failures, supporting their use in instability-prone patients.

  25. Predictors for Blood Transfusion Risk in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture: A Two-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 18 2026 · PubMed

    In a two-center study of 391 older femoral neck fracture patients undergoing THA, a validated nomogram using anticoagulant use, TXA administration, surgical duration, and preoperative hemoglobin accurately predicted postoperative transfusion risk (AUROC 0.90).

  26. Mitigation of Vascular Complications in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty with Intra-Pelvic Migration of Implants: A Pre-Operative Algorithmic Approach.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 14 2026 · PubMed

    A preoperative CTA-based algorithm with selective endovascular intervention (balloon catheters or arterial coiling) safely mitigated vascular injury risk during revision THA in patients with intra-pelvic implant migration.

  27. Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Who Have a Body Mass Index ≥ 40: Outcomes at an Institution Without Cutoffs.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Aug 14 2026 · PubMed

    In a no-BMI-cutoff center, BMI ≥40 patients had higher infection, reoperation, and revision rates after THA, but this risk was largely driven by greater comorbidity burden, supporting individualized rather than strict BMI-based patient selection.

  28. Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty Is Associated With Lower Prosthetic Complications in Patients With Lumbar Fusion or Stiff Spine: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Aug 13 2026 · PubMed

    In a large propensity-matched database study, robotic-assisted THA in patients with lumbar fusion or stiff spine showed lower rates of prosthetic complications, dislocation, transfusion, and revision compared to manual THA, supporting robotic precision in this high-risk group.

  29. Risk factors for wound complications in direct anterior total hip arthroplasty: a 10-year analysis.

    Hip International · Aug 12 2026 · PubMed

    Among 725 direct anterior THAs, higher BMI, longer surgical time, and surgeon inexperience predicted wound complications, while prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy did not reduce risk and complications correlated with higher PJI and revision rates.

  30. Acetabular fracture open reduction and internal fixation in patients under 60: time to total hip arthroplasty and implant survivorship: a systematic review.

    Hip International · Aug 12 2026 · PubMed

    This systematic review found that in patients under 60 with acetabular fracture ORIF, conversion to THA occurs a mean of ~5 years later with good but time-limited implant survivorship (95% at 5 years, declining to 70-80% at 15 years) and higher complication rates than primary THA.

Landmark papers

  1. Dislocations after total hip-replacement arthroplasties.

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · 1978 · cited 2,825 times

    In 300 total hip replacements, dislocation risk was lowest with acetabular cup placement in a 'safe zone' of 15±10° anteversion and 40±10° abduction, especially within the first postoperative month.

  2. Ectopic Ossification Following Total Hip Replacement

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · 1973 · cited 2,805 times

    In this 1973 study, 21% of THA patients developed ectopic bone by 6 months, but it impaired function only when frank ankylosis occurred.

  3. Health-Related Quality of Life in Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · 2004 · cited 1,819 times · PubMed

    This systematic review of 74 studies confirms THA and TKA reliably improve health-related quality of life, with hip arthroplasty and primary surgery yielding greater gains than knee arthroplasty or revision surgery.

  4. Prevalence of Total Hip and Knee Replacement in the United States

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · 2015 · cited 1,726 times · PubMed

    About 7 million Americans live with hip or knee replacements; prevalence increases dramatically with age and is higher in women, reflecting substantial public health impact.

  5. Functional Results of Hip Arthroplasty With Acrylic Prosthesis

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · 1954 · cited 1,677 times · PubMed

    Early hip arthroplasty outcomes depend on restoring normal femoral neck length and preventing prosthetic loosening; new cervico-capital designs distribute pressure to reduce bone absorption.

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