An Insight into Methods and Practices in Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has improved the quality of life of patients with hip arthritis.

Orthopedic community is striving for excellence to improve surgical techniques and postoperative care.

Despite these efforts, patients continue facing postoperative complications.

In particular, patients with rheumatoid arthritis display a higher risk of certain complications such as dislocation, periprosthetic infection, and shorter prosthesis durability.

In this review we present the current knowledge of hip arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with more insight into common practices and interventions directed at enhancing recovery of these patients and current shortfalls.