Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Neurodegenerative Disorders and Epilepsy: A report of 2,860 cases from the Swedish Hip Arthroplasty Register

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This VTT transcript details a presentation by Attanu Bhattacharjee, discussing research conducted in collaboration with the Swedish Arthroplasty Register regarding hip replacements in patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The speaker outlines the background, purpose, and findings of the study, which sought to examine the outcomes of hip arthroplasty in these patients compared to a matched control group. Bhattacharjee highlights the increased complication rates such as dislocations and revisions in patients with neurodegenerative conditions, while also noting that quality of life, measured by EQ-5D, improved similarly across both groups despite a generally lower starting point for patients with neurodegenerative conditions. The discussion encourages a balanced consideration of the risks and benefits when proceeding with surgical interventions for these patients.

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