A commonly held belief amongst surgeons and patients is that progression of disease (arthritis) to other compartments is a major cause of early failure of UKRs. We analysed the NJR database records of 17,643 primary UKRs performed between April 2003 and April 2009. Where these had been revised the reason for revision was noted.Background
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Labral tears are now recognised as a common pathology especially in young adults. With advancement of arthroscopic techniques, most recent published literature is focused on short- or mid-term results of labral repair or re-fixation. There is limited data regarding long-term results of labral debridement and effect of co-existing pathology on outcomes. We investigated long-term results after arthroscopic labral debridement, the predictors of outcomes and correlation with any co-existing hip pathology. Between 1996 and 2003, 50 patients who underwent hip arthroscopy and labral debridement with mean follow-up of 8.4±1.7 years (range 7-13.6 years) were included in our study. Patients' pre-operative Harris Hip Score and co-existing pathologies such as FAI, dysplasia or arthritis were recorded as variables. Further, patients' post-operative HHS and satisfaction at the time of follow-up were recorded as outcomes. Spearman's rho correlation coefficient and regression analysis were calculated between these variables and outcomes.Background
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There are different opinions amongst surgeons as to the selection criteria for UKR with regards to age and BMI. Many surgeons perceive higher rates of failure in young or overweight patients or often choose TKR for elderly patients. We analysed the registry records (UK National Joint Registry) of 10,104 patients who had undergone UKR with a minimum of two years follow-up from their primary surgery. BMI data was recorded in 1,831 (18%) and age in all. There were 295 deaths and these patients were excluded from our analysis. Patients' BMI were categorised according to Department of Health and WHO (2004) classification (Normal, Pre-Obese, Obese I, Obese II, Obese III)Background
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