Life expectancy after total hip arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 1998 Dec;13(8):874-5. doi: 10.1016/s0883-5403(98)90192-9.

Abstract

A total of 3,807 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) between the years 1970 to 1995 were evaluated for mortality. Patient age groups were designated in 10-year intervals as follows: age <40; 41-50; 51-60; 61-70; 71-80; age >80. The life expectancy estimate of the patients with THA was calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method, and that of the normal population was obtained from standard life-tables. Statistical significance was evaluated using 95% confidence limits. A significant difference in life expectancy was found in patient age groups >60 (61-70, 71-80, >80) demonstrating significantly higher survival rates among THA patients when compared with the normal population.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / mortality*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Life Expectancy*
  • Life Tables
  • Male
  • Middle Aged