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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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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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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a common indication for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of cementless implants in Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Question 3

Which of the following is a relative contraindication for Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Question 4

In Total Hip Arthroplasty, which surgical approach is associated with a lower risk of dislocation but may have a longer recovery time?

Question 5

What is the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) for the Oxford Hip Score (OHS) post-THA?

Question 6

What is the expected implant survival rate for Total Hip Arthroplasty at 15–20 years?

Question 7

Which of the following factors most significantly influences the outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Question 8

What is the primary mechanism of action for cemented hip prostheses?

Question 9

For which patient group is a hybrid implant fixation method most commonly indicated?

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication for Total Hip Arthroplasty?