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World J Orthop. Feb 18, 2026; 17(2): 113367
Published online Feb 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.113367
Table 2 Current role of patient-related risk factors for predisposing to dislocation after primary total hip arthroplasty
Risk factor
Confirmed
WeightNot
HeightNot
SexNot
AgeNot definitively
Femoral neck fractureNot definitively
Parkinson diseaseNot definitively
Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophyYes
Dementia and psychosisYes
Previous hip surgeryYes
Alcohol abuseYes
Patient complianceYes
Lumbar spine stiffnessYes


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