Effects of Dementia on Adverse Outcomes in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty: Analysis of the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample

Bofei Dong, Junhao Lin, Xinlin Huang, Qinfeng Yang, Lu Tao, Xiaolong Hu, Huiqiao Medical Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation

Published online on January 16, 2026

Abstract

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
BackgroundTotal hip arthroplasty (THA) significantly improves the quality of life of patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. Dementia, which is prevalent in geriatric THA recipients, is correlated with several adverse outcomes. This study further ...