Characteristics of Patients Who Underwent Hemiarthroplasty (HA) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) (1993–1999)
| Characteristic | Patients, no. (and %) | HA and THA, % | In-hospital death, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4475 | 71 | 5 |
| Age, yr | |||
| 65–79 | 1922 (2.9) | 67 | 3.2 |
| ≥ 80 | 2553 (57.1) | 74 | 6.6 |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 3284 (73.4) | 72 4 | |
| Male | 1191 (26.6) | 69 | 8 |
| Comorbid conditions, no. | |||
| < 3 (%) | 2180 (48.7) | 66 | 1.4 |
| ≥ 3 (%) | 2294 (51.3) | 76 | 8.6 |
| Length of hospital stay, d | |||
| <16 | 3274 (73.2) | 69 | 4.7 |
| ≥16 | 1200 (26.8) | 77 | 6.0 |
| Patients with repeat procedures | |||
| 2 | 117 (2.6) | 71 | 1.3 |
| 3 | 1 (0.0) | N/A | N/A |
Data on comorbid conditions and length of hospital stay were missing for 1 patient.