title: Total joint arthroplasty in a predominantly African-American population. Part two: Hip arthroplasty.
abstract: This second part of a two-part series examines total hip arthroplasty in an African-American population. Total hip arthroplasty has revolutionized orthopedic surgery since it began more than two decades ago. The quality and durability of results have enabled patients to pursue a more normal lifestyle, greatly relieved of their pain. Although many studies have reviewed the long-term results of total hip arthroplasty, none have addressed the results in a predominantly African-American population. This study retrospectively reviews the results of total hip arthroplasty in 62 African-American patients. Patients' attitudes toward this surgery, their co-morbid conditions, complications, and results were examined with regard to activity level and acceptance of the procedure.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Rankin
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Parker
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011379:Prognosis; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012189:Retrospective Studies