Resurfacing is Comparable to Total Hip Arthroplasty at Short-term Followup

• DOI: 10.1007/s11999-008-0465-3
• Publication Date: 2008-10-07T15:07:42Z
• Authors: Michael A. Mont; David R. Marker; Jonathan M. Smith; Slif D. Ulrich; Mike S. McGrath
• Keywords: Hip resurfacing; Sports medicine; Harris Hip Score

Metal-on-metal total hip resurfacing arthroplasty has had excellent reported results at early to midterm followup, and some studies suggest that outcomes are comparable conventional THA. We compared the clinical radiographic of two closely matched groups 54 patients who underwent THA, respectively. Each group consisted 36 men 18 women a mean age 52 years body mass index 29 kg/m(2). At minimum followup 24 months (mean, 40 months; range, 24-60 months), Harris scores increased similarly in both (from 90 points from 50 91 for groups, respectively). Radiographic outcomes, revision rates, complications, pain scores, satisfaction ratings were similar. The higher postoperative weighted activity than although they preoperative as well. those THA.Level III, therapeutic study. See Guidelines Authors complete description levels evidence.