A traditional hip implant is as effective as newer types for people over 65.

BMJ

Bazian, Economist Intelligence Unit healthcare, London, UK.

Published: July 2019

The studyFawsitt C, Thom H, Hunt L. Choice of prosthetic implant combinations in total hip replacement: cost-effectiveness analysis using UK and Swedish hip joint registries data. 2019;22:303-12.This study was funded by the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit Programme (project number PB-PG-0613-31032).To read the full NIHR Signal, go to https://discover.dc.nihr.ac.uk/content/signal-000771/a-traditional-hip-implant-is-as-effective-as-more-expensive-newer-types-for-older-people.

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