2012
DOI: 10.4236/ss.2012.33026
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Efficacy of an Abduction Brace in Preventing Initial Dislocation in the Early Postoperative Period after Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

Abstract: We hypothesized that a hip brace may prevent the initial dislocation in the early postoperative period after total hip arthroplasty (THA). We performed a prospective evaluation of the efficacy of a brace in preventing dislocation in 54 primary THAs in 43 patients. All of the patients wore braces for 3 weeks postoperatively. The occurrence of dislocation was evaluated six months postoperatively. There were no cases of dislocation while wearing a brace, while two posterior dislocations occurred 8 and 12 days pos… Show more

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“…The drains were removed routinely during the first dressing change on POD 1. After drain removal, the patients were allowed full weight-bearing ambulation with a hip brace [10] to prevent initial hip dislocation. All patients received perioperative antibiotics for prophylaxis and analgesics for pain.…”
Section: Perioperative Treatment Protocolmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The drains were removed routinely during the first dressing change on POD 1. After drain removal, the patients were allowed full weight-bearing ambulation with a hip brace [10] to prevent initial hip dislocation. All patients received perioperative antibiotics for prophylaxis and analgesics for pain.…”
Section: Perioperative Treatment Protocolmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In fact, Mitsuyasu et al [9] reported that the mean length of stay was 50.78 ± 30.34 days in high-volume hospitals and 70.61 ± 40.34 days in low-volume hospitals after THA in Japan. Because the average hospital stay was 40 ± 18 days after THA in our institute [10], we could investigate the various factors affecting POF and indicators of infection such as blood loss, transfusion, leukocytosis, and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level during a longer period compared with previous studies. Most studies on POF after THA reported their findings from the immediate postoperative days (PODs) during patients' hospital stays [1][2][3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Risk factors for a THA dislocation can be divided into surgery-dependent and patient-dependent factors. Among the most common surgery-dependent risk factors for THA dislocation are the surgical approach [8], soft tissue tensioning, component positioning [9], implant impingement, femoral head size and surgeon experience are among the most common causes [10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…First-time THA dislocations can often be managed non-operatively by closed reduction of the THA and the post-interventional use of a hip-abduction brace. Most physicians use a hip brace for 6–12 weeks post-reduction [ 10 , 13 ]. The small number of studies evaluating the use of hip abduction braces does, however, report controversial recommendations.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
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