Findings from Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University Provide New Insights into Arthroplasty [Importance of Hip Capsular Repair In Total Hip Arthroplasty (Tha) Via the Posterior Lateral Approach: a Five Year Retrospective Cohort Study].

A recent study conducted by Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University in China examined the impact of repairing the hip joint capsule during total hip arthroplasty (THA) on postoperative hip function and dislocation rates. The study included 413 patients who were divided into two groups: one group underwent hip joint capsule repair and the other group underwent hip joint capsule excision. The results showed that hip joint capsule repair improved postoperative hip function and mobility, reduced dislocation rates, blood loss, pain, inflammation, and economic burden. The study also identified rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy, and sarcopenia as risk factors for dislocation, suggesting that patients with these conditions require individualized planning and enhanced postoperative care. [Extracted from the article]