Fourth-Generation Ceramic-on-Ceramic THA in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Minimum 10-Year Follow-Up.

Liangliang LiJun FuChi XuMing NiWei ChaiLibo HaoYonggang ZhouJi-Ying Chen

Published in: Orthopaedic surgery (2022)

THAs with fourth-generation CoC bearings exhibit excellent long-term survival and clinical outcomes in patients with AS, with a very low dislocation rate. The incidence of noise associated with CoC bearings in THA performed in patients increases over time, but it does not affect postoperative hip function or daily activities.

Keyphrases

ankylosing spondylitis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
rheumatoid arthritis
chronic kidney disease
disease activity
peritoneal dialysis
patients undergoing
prognostic factors
physical activity
patient reported outcomes