Source: Acta Orthopaedica 2015, 23 July [epub]
Date of publication: July 2015
Publication type: Journal article
Length of publication: 7 pages
In a nutshell: data from the National Joint Registry was used to investigate the practice of using implants together from different manufacturers to replace a hip, which goes against regulatory guidance, and whether this results in increased revision rates.
Acknowledgement: Acta Orthopaedica
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Source: Arthritis Research UK Reports on the rheumatic diseases, 7, Topical Review 4
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Date of publication: 16 April 2014
Publication type: Evidence summaries
Length of article: 8 pages
In a nutshell: This review discusses total hip arthroplasty in relation to the current evidence base.
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library if you cannot access the full text. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
Acknowledgement: NICE evidence search
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Source: NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme (2011) 15 (36)
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Date of publication: October 2011
Publication type: Systematic Review
In a nutshell: This review found that total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be viewed as more cost-effective than hemiarthroplasty. THA is more expensive in the short term but has lower long term costs as it has reduced revision rates compared to hemiarthroplasty.
Length of publication: 90 pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library if you cannot access the full text. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
Acknowledgement: NIHR HTA
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Orthopaedics Horizon Scanning (Hips and Knees) 