
Arthroplasty
Analysis of various THA interventions for the treatment of end stage arthritis of the hip
PLoS One. 2014 Jul 8;9(7):e99804Results from 14 RCTs and 5 systematic reviews were reviewed and pooled to determine the effect various THA interventions had on the pain, disability, and function experienced by patients with end stage arthritis of the hip. Results from the analysis indicated that patients experienced significant postoperative THA improvements in Harris Hip scores between 6 months and 10 years, but that improvements did not differ between various impact types. Additionally, a reduced risk of implant dislocation following intervention was noted for patients treated with a larger femoral head size or cemented cups (compared to smaller femoral heads and cementless cups, respectively). Those who received cross linked cup liners experienced reduced femoral head penetration and revision when compared to conventional polyethylene liners. Analysis of femoral stem fixation methods and cup shell designs indicated that neither had a significant effect on implant survival rates.
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