Risks
Infection 1%
Bleeding / Transfusion
Dislocation 2%
Nerve injury
Vascular injury
Fracture
DVT/PE
Leg length discrepancy
Tendon tears / impingement
Pain
Heterotopic ossification
Loosening / Revision
Revision
Australian Joint Registry 2023
- 432,000 THA for OA
- 20 year revision rate 8.1%
- 20 year revision rate male 8.6%
- 20 year revision rate female 7.7%
| Male | 20 year revision rate (%) |
|---|---|
| < 55 | 9.5 |
| 55-64 | 8.3 |
| 65-74 | |
| >75 | 8.7 |
| Female | 20 year revision rate (%) |
|---|---|
| < 55 | 9.4 |
| 55 - 64 | 8.2 |
| 65 - 74 | 7.5 |
| >75 | 6.4 |
| Reason for revision | % |
|---|---|
| Infection | 23 |
| Fracture | 22 |
| Dislocation | 22 |
| Loosening | 21 |
| Pain | 1.9 |
| LLD | 1.6 |
| Malposition | 1.5 |
| Stem breakage | 1 |
| Acetabular insert breakage | 0.7 |