Predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery: study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS)

Abstract Background Prediction of postoperative patient-reported outcomes and risk for revision surgery after total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can inform clinical decision-making, health resource allocation, and care planning. Machine learning (ML) algorithms are increas...

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Main Authors: Léonie Hofstetter, Nathalie Schweyckart, Christof Seiler, Christian Brand, Laura C. Rosella, Mazda Farshad, Milo A. Puhan, Cesar A. Hincapié
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Published: BMC 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-025-00200-z
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author Léonie Hofstetter
Nathalie Schweyckart
Christof Seiler
Christian Brand
Laura C. Rosella
Mazda Farshad
Milo A. Puhan
Cesar A. Hincapié
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Nathalie Schweyckart
Christof Seiler
Christian Brand
Laura C. Rosella
Mazda Farshad
Milo A. Puhan
Cesar A. Hincapié
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description Abstract Background Prediction of postoperative patient-reported outcomes and risk for revision surgery after total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can inform clinical decision-making, health resource allocation, and care planning. Machine learning (ML) algorithms are increasingly used as an alternative to traditional logistic regression (LR) prediction, but there is uncertainty about their superiority in overall model performance. The aim of this study is to compare the predictive performance of LR with different ML approaches for predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after THA and TKA. Methods A population-based historical cohort study will be developed using routinely collected data from all primary and revision THA and TKA procedures performed in Switzerland and registered in the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS). Patients of age ≥ 18 years with surgery for primary osteoarthritis from 01 January 2015 up to 31 December 2023 will be included. Outcomes of interest will be (1) 12-month postoperative poor pain outcome (defined as < 50% improvement of pain or < 3 absolute reduction in pain on a 11-point (0 to 10) numeric rating scale) and poor satisfaction outcome, and (2) early revision within 5 years after primary surgery. Prespecified predictor variables will include demographic characteristics, comorbidity score, patient-reported health status measures, and surgical variables. Measures of overall predictive accuracy, discrimination, and calibration will be used to compare predictive performance, and decision curve analysis performed to evaluate the clinical usefulness of models. The models will be internally validated using cross-validation and externally validated using geographical validation. Development of the models will be informed by the updated Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis or Diagnosis (TRIPOD + AI) statement. Discussion This study will develop, validate, and compare prediction models for postoperative patient-reported outcomes and risk for revision surgery after THA and TKA using SIRIS data.
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spelling doaj-art-7dbc94da468e42d6902d2a8735eb5f522025-08-20T03:42:10ZengBMCDiagnostic and Prognostic Research2397-75232025-08-01911910.1186/s41512-025-00200-zPredicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery: study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS)Léonie Hofstetter0Nathalie Schweyckart1Christof Seiler2Christian Brand3Laura C. Rosella4Mazda Farshad5Milo A. Puhan6Cesar A. Hincapié7Musculoskeletal Epidemiology Research Group, University of Zurich and Balgrist University HospitalMusculoskeletal Epidemiology Research Group, University of Zurich and Balgrist University HospitalDepartment of Advanced Computing Sciences, Maastricht UniversityInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of BernICESUniversity Spine Centre Zurich (UWZH), Balgrist University Hospital, University of ZurichEpidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI), University of ZurichMusculoskeletal Epidemiology Research Group, University of Zurich and Balgrist University HospitalAbstract Background Prediction of postoperative patient-reported outcomes and risk for revision surgery after total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can inform clinical decision-making, health resource allocation, and care planning. Machine learning (ML) algorithms are increasingly used as an alternative to traditional logistic regression (LR) prediction, but there is uncertainty about their superiority in overall model performance. The aim of this study is to compare the predictive performance of LR with different ML approaches for predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after THA and TKA. Methods A population-based historical cohort study will be developed using routinely collected data from all primary and revision THA and TKA procedures performed in Switzerland and registered in the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS). Patients of age ≥ 18 years with surgery for primary osteoarthritis from 01 January 2015 up to 31 December 2023 will be included. Outcomes of interest will be (1) 12-month postoperative poor pain outcome (defined as < 50% improvement of pain or < 3 absolute reduction in pain on a 11-point (0 to 10) numeric rating scale) and poor satisfaction outcome, and (2) early revision within 5 years after primary surgery. Prespecified predictor variables will include demographic characteristics, comorbidity score, patient-reported health status measures, and surgical variables. Measures of overall predictive accuracy, discrimination, and calibration will be used to compare predictive performance, and decision curve analysis performed to evaluate the clinical usefulness of models. The models will be internally validated using cross-validation and externally validated using geographical validation. Development of the models will be informed by the updated Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis or Diagnosis (TRIPOD + AI) statement. Discussion This study will develop, validate, and compare prediction models for postoperative patient-reported outcomes and risk for revision surgery after THA and TKA using SIRIS data.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-025-00200-zHip arthroplastyKnee arthroplastyPrognostic modellingModel developmentRisk predictionMachine learning
spellingShingle Léonie Hofstetter
Nathalie Schweyckart
Christof Seiler
Christian Brand
Laura C. Rosella
Mazda Farshad
Milo A. Puhan
Cesar A. Hincapié
Predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery: study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS)
Diagnostic and Prognostic Research
Hip arthroplasty
Knee arthroplasty
Prognostic modelling
Model development
Risk prediction
Machine learning
title Predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery: study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS)
title_full Predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery: study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS)
title_fullStr Predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery: study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS)
title_full_unstemmed Predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery: study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS)
title_short Predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery: study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the Swiss National Joint Registry (SIRIS)
title_sort predicting patient outcomes and risk for revision surgery after hip and knee replacement surgery study protocol for a comparison of modelling approaches using the swiss national joint registry siris
topic Hip arthroplasty
Knee arthroplasty
Prognostic modelling
Model development
Risk prediction
Machine learning
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-025-00200-z
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