Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) — Indications & Outcomes
Indications: end-stage hip OA, AVN, RA, ankylosing spondylitis, fracture neck femur (elderly). Contraindications: active infection, severe medical comorbidity, poor bone stock without reconstruction option. Implants: cemented, uncemented, hybrid, resurfacing. Approaches: posterior, lateral, anterior; each with pros/cons. Outcomes: >90% pain relief, implant survival >90% at 15–20 years.
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10Which of the following is NOT a common indication for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
mcqWhat is the primary advantage of cementless implants in Total Hip Arthroplasty?
mcqWhich of the following is a relative contraindication for Total Hip Arthroplasty?
mcqIn Total Hip Arthroplasty, which surgical approach is associated with a lower risk of dislocation but may have...
mcqWhat is the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) for the Oxford Hip Score (OHS) post-THA?
mcqWhat is the expected implant survival rate for Total Hip Arthroplasty at 15–20 years?
mcqWhich of the following factors most significantly influences the outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty?
mcqWhat is the primary mechanism of action for cemented hip prostheses?
mcqFor which patient group is a hybrid implant fixation method most commonly indicated?
mcqWhich of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication for Total Hip Arthroplasty?