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. 2024 Oct;193(5):2349-2354.
doi: 10.1007/s11845-024-03726-1. Epub 2024 Jun 5.

Simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty-a survey of Irish orthopaedic surgeons' practice

Tom R Doyle  1   2 , Martin S Davey  3   4 , James P Toale  4 , Conor O'Driscoll  3   4 , Colin G Murphy  3   4
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Simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty-a survey of Irish orthopaedic surgeons' practice

Tom R Doyle et al. Ir J Med Sci. 2024 Oct.

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Abstract

Background: Bilateral total hip arthroplasty may be performed simultaneously (SIMTHA) or in two staged operations.

Aim: To assess attitudes towards and utilization of SIMTHA in Irish orthopaedic practice, and to assess patient and surgeon factors which are associated with the management of bilateral hip arthritis.

Methods: A 16-question electronic survey (Google Forms) was distributed via email to consultant Irish orthopaedic surgeons who perform total hip arthroplasty, followed by a reminder 1 month later. A p value < 0.05 was considered significant.

Results: There were 53 responses from arthroplasty surgeons, with 28% reporting they never perform SIMTHA, 26% have performed ≤ 5 SIMTHA, and 46% do ≥ 1 SIMTHA per year. Amongst the 15 surgeons who do not do SIMTHA, 60% reported a preference for staged arthroplasty, 20% felt it was not feasible in their institution, and a third reported a lack of experience with SIMTHA. There was a significant association between not performing SIMTHA and years of consultant experience (p = 0.002). There were no institutional guidelines on eligibility criteria for SIMTHA. The most common time interval for staged bilateral arthroplasty was 6-12 weeks (60%). Overall, 56% of surgeons felt SIMTHA is underutilised in the Irish healthcare system; this was associated with greater SIMTHA volume (p = 0.023).

Conclusion: Half of the Irish arthroplasty surgeons report SIMTHA is a regular aspect of their practice. Performing SIMTHA is associated with greater arthroplasty volume, more recent consultant appointments, and a perception that the operation is underutilised.

Keywords: Simultaneous bilateral hip arthroplasty; Total hip arthroplasty; Total hip replacement.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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Attitudes towards utilisation of simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty in Irish Orthopaedic practice
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