Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty: an analysis of safety and revision rates
Sehatzadeh S, Kaulback K, Levin L
Record ID 32012000642
English
Authors' objectives:
The primary objective of this analysis was to compare the revision rates of MOM HRA using different implants with the benchmark set by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). The secondary objective of this analysis was to review the literature regarding adverse biological effects associated with implant material.
Authors' recommendations:
Metal-on-metal HRA can be beneficial for appropriately selected patients, provided the surgeon has the surgical skills required for performing this procedure.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
http://www.hqontario.ca/en/documents/eds/2012/safety-mom.pdf
URL for additional information:
http://www.hqontario.ca/en/mas/mas_ohtas_tech_mom_20120828.html
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Hip Prosthesis
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Advisory Secretariat
Contact Address:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, 20 Dundas Street West, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2N6 CANADA. Tel: 416-314-1092l; Fax: 416-325-2364;
Contact Name:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Contact Email:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Copyright:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MAS)
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