Total Hip Arthroplasty in Nonagenarians - A National In-Patient Sample-Based Study of Perioperative Complications.

Nikit VenishettyMichel ToutoungyJack BealeJack MartinezDane K WukichVaratharaj MounasamyMichael H HuoSenthil Sambandam

Published in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2023)

Nonagenarians had significantly higher rates of both orthopedics and medical complications than the younger patients undergoing THAs. In addition, the nonagenarian group incurred higher COC. This information is useful for the providers to make informed decisions regarding patient care and resource utilization for nonagenarian patients undergoing THAs.

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