Total Hip Arthroplasty Revision: Causes and Changes Over the Past Two Decades?

Background: The revision of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is more challenging and has less successful outcomes than primary THA. Revision surgery takes more time, results in more blood loss, and has higher complication risks compared to primary surgery. Common reasons for revision include painful component loosening, implant failure, dislocations, infections, and periprosthetic fractures. Advances in surgical methods, implant designs, and bone loss management have assisted surgeons in addressing the challenges of revision THA and improving outcomes for patients undergoing this complex procedure. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, the THA revision surgeries of two groups conducted two decades apart were evaluated. All patient data, including age, gender, date of primary THA, date of revision surgery, reason for revision, and detailed intraoperative findings were recorded. Results: The demographics were similar in both groups, but the average age was statistically significantly different (p