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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2024; 15(6): 501-511
Published online Jun 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.501
Dislocation of primary total hip arthroplasty: Analysis of risk factors and preventive options
Dario Regis, Mattia Cason, Bruno Magnan
Dario Regis, Mattia Cason, Bruno Magnan, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Integrated University Hospital, Verona 37126, Veneto, Italy
Author contributions: Regis D and Cason M designed the study and wrote the article; Magnan B made critical revisions and provided final approval of the version of the article to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Dario Regis, MD, Adjunct Professor, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Integrated University Hospital, Piazzale Aristide Stefani 1, Verona 37126, Veneto, Italy. regisdario@siot.it
Received: December 31, 2023
Revised: February 10, 2024
Accepted: May 27, 2024
Published online: June 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common and highly effective elective procedure in orthopedic surgery. Postoperative dislocation is a disabling and challenging complication that affects patient outcome and remains one of the leading causes of early revision surgery. This review provides a detailed analysis of the multifactorial causes of dislocation following primary THA. The surgical options that may prevent or minimize this risk are also presented and discussed.