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Concerns about safety, efficacy, and cost regarding whether hip resurfacing. The proposed advantage is that it is a bone conserving alternative to conventional total hip replacement (THR). However, there remain important clinical questions about its effectiveness, when it should be used instead of non-invasive medical management (e.g., physical therapy), and whether it provides the proposed benefits of increased stability, flexibility and range of motion. Additional questions about the longevity/durability of the benefits and whether the surgery is an alternative or added treatment.
- Draft Report Published: September 25, 2009
- Public Comment Period: September 25 - October 9, 2009
- Final Report Published: October 23, 2009
- HTCC Public Meeting: November 20, 2009
Primary Criteria Ranking
Safety = Med
Efficacy = High
Cost = Low
Documents
Final Key Questions (46.9 KB)
Final Evidence Report (1.3 MB)
Final Appendices (468.5 KB)
Public Comments and Responses (302 KB)
