Cognitive Changes After Major Joint Replacement - Full Trial (Cognigram 2)

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Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is thought to affect a significant proportion of patients after major surgery (up to 10% at 3 months). This is potentially a major public health issue because patients with POCD have prolonged hospital admission, loss of independence and mortality. Undoubte...

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is thought to affect a significant proportion of patients after major surgery (up to 10% at 3 months). This is potentially a major public health issue because patients with POCD have prolonged hospital admission, loss of independence and mortality. Undoubtedly, if POCD is as prevalent and devastating as has been previously reported, the decision to undergo elective surgery should be influenced by the risk of developing POCD. Given the scope of the issue, the deficiencies in the literature surrounding POCD are concerning. There are many methodological issues with previous studies and the diagnosis of POCD in the perioperative period. It is imperative that the true natures of postoperative cognitive changes are elucidated so that preoperative risk stratification can be appropriately determined. This will lead to care pathways and interventions that can modify any possible downward changes thereby reducing the negative impact on patients and the health care system. Main Study Hypothesis: The incidence of postoperative cognitive changes in the joint arthroplasty population is influenced by: Occurrence of major acute postoperative complications (e.g., cardiac event, pulmonary embolus, renal failure, pneumonia, prosthetic joint infection) Pre-existing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Post-operative delirium Pre-existing comorbid conditions with inflammatory states such as auto-immune disorders, coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and auto-immune disorders Study Objectives: In patients undergoing primary total hip or knee arthroplasty the goals of this project are to: Establish cognitive trajectories after major lower extremity joint arthroplasty and the incidence of both post-operative delirium and POCD Test Main Study Hypothesis (see above)

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