Why the study?
Does general anesthesia increase adverse events compared to spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty?
Does general anesthesia increase adverse events compared to spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty?
General anesthesia is associated with increased adverse events and longer operating room times compared to spinal anesthesia for total hip arthroplasty.
May support spinal anesthesia preference in THA; leaves open confirmation by randomized trials before practice change.
General anesthesia was associated with an increased rate of adverse events and mildly increased operating room times.
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