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Comparison of adverse events between metal-on-metal hip resurfacing prostheses and THA
October 2014
Comparison of adverse events between metal-on-metal hip resurfacing prostheses and THA
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:3
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hip resurfacing versus total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review comparing standardized outcomes
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Jul;472(7):2217-30Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Data from 236 studies (17 RCTS) was pooled to investigate the adverse events, revision rates, and reoperation rates associated with metal-on-metal hip resurfacing prostheses compared to total hip arthroplasty (THA) devices. The evidence presented in this analysis suggested that MoMs were revised significantly earlier than THA devices. Revisions and reoperations were more common for MoM than for T...
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