Do the potential benefits of metal-on-metal hip resurfacing justify the increased cost and risk of complications?

Bozic, Kevin J

Do the potential benefits of metal-on-metal hip resurfacing justify the increased cost and risk of complications? [electronic resource] - Clinical orthopaedics and related research Sep 2010 - 2301-12 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1528-1132

10.1007/s11999-010-1301-0 doi


Age Factors
Aged
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Decision Trees
Female
Health Care Costs
Hip Prosthesis--economics
Humans
Male
Markov Chains
Metals
Middle Aged
Models, Economic
Osteoarthritis, Hip--surgery
Patient Selection
Prosthesis Design
Quality-Adjusted Life Years
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome