Total hip replacement and surface replacement for the treatment of pain and disability resulting from end-stage arthritis of the hip (review of technology appraisal guidance 2 and 44): systematic review and economic evaluation

Background: Total hip replacement (THR) involves the replacement of a damaged hip joint with an artificial hip prosthesis. Resurfacing arthroplasty (RS) involves replacement of the joint surface of the femoral head with a metal surface covering. Objectives: To undertake clinical effectiveness and co...

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Main Authors: Aileen Clarke, Ruth Pulikottil-Jacob, Amy Grove, Karoline Freeman, Hema Mistry, Alexander Tsertsvadze, Martin Connock, Rachel Court, Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, Matthew Costa, Gaurav Suri, David Metcalfe, Michael Crowther, Sarah Morrow, Samantha Johnson, Paul Sutcliffe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2015-01-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19100