Description
In this presentation, Gareth Chan, an ST3 trauma surgeon, recounts his experiences and findings regarding patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty following hip dislocation. He shares the emotional journey, highlighting both the initial successes and the challenges faced when dislocation occurs post-surgery. Chan presents data collected from three hospitals over a 105-month period, revealing that 63 patients dislocated their hips, with a staggering 60% mortality rate within the year post-dislocation. The talk emphasizes the importance of analyzing treatment outcomes, particularly how various interventions affect patient survival rates, and suggests a treatment algorithm for managing repeated dislocations. Key findings include a high failure rate of closed reductions and the potential benefits of revision arthroplasties. The presentation concludes with a call for careful consideration of underlying factors influencing dislocation and treatment options.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-230340