Perioperative Considerations for Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Due to its distinct features, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an inflammatory autoimmune disorder, poses challenges in planning for surgical interventions. This review includes available evidence regarding perioperative considerations in management of RA patients, with a focus on hip surgery. RA can affe...

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Published in:Hip & pelvis 2024, 36(4), , pp.250-259
Main Authors: Kim, Seung-Chan, Park, Hyung Chul, Lee, Kyung-Hag
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Language:English
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Summary:Due to its distinct features, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an inflammatory autoimmune disorder, poses challenges in planning for surgical interventions. This review includes available evidence regarding perioperative considerations in management of RA patients, with a focus on hip surgery. RA can affect multiple joints, with development of extra-articular manifestations; therefore, preoperatively, comprehensive medical assessments, including cardiovascular or pulmonary evaluation must be considered in addition to surgical considerations. Modification of medications capable of controlling RA-related disease activity is critical, and requires collaboration with rheumatologists. Surgical considerations include the choice of surgical approach, implant selection, and problems related to weakened soft tissues, fragile bone density, and bony deformity such as protrusio acetabuli. Careful monitoring and more active rehabilitation are recommended for RA patients due to higher risk of postoperative complications. For achievement of optimal outcomes, use of a multidisciplinary perioperative approach is required for patients with RA.
ISSN:2287-3260
2287-3279
DOI:10.5371/hp.2024.36.4.250