Incidence and outcomes of total hip arthroplasty among US Army aviators

Citation
Da. Clark et al., Incidence and outcomes of total hip arthroplasty among US Army aviators, MILIT MED, 166(2), 2001, pp. 132-134
Citations number
14
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
MILITARY MEDICINE
ISSN journal
0026-4075 → ACNP
Volume
166
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
132 - 134
Database
ISI
SICI code
0026-4075(200102)166:2<132:IAOOTH>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Among Army aviators, the incidence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is unkno wn. This study analyzes the incidence and aeromedical disposition of THA am ong Army aviators. The U.S. Army Epidemiology Data Register was queried for a 10-year period from calendar year 1987 to 1996. The aviators selected fo r this study cohort were all qualified and on active flight status before u ndergoing THA. Data collected included age, gender, diagnoses, and aeromedi cal dispositions. There were 214,003 aviator-years of observation. Eleven a viators underwent 14 THAs. The overall incidence of THA was 0.05 per 1,000 aviator-years of observation. Of the 11 aviators who underwent THA during t he study period, 4 received aeromedical suspension from flying duties (36%) . THA is a rare medical event among Army aircrew members. Most are able to return to full flying duties with a waiver. Aircrew members younger than 50 years with THA are more likely to be suspended from aviation duties.