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Bone mineral density well-preserved 5 years following hip resurfacing arthroplasty
December 2015
Bone mineral density well-preserved 5 years following hip resurfacing arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Changes in Bone Mineral Density and Femoral Neck Narrowing in the Proximal Femur Three to Five Years After Hip Resurfacing Versus Conventional Total Hip Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2015 Feb;30(2):308-14.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
71 patients undergoing primary hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis were randomized to receive either conventional metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty or hip resurfacing arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the two procedures on bone mineral density of the femur over a period of 3 to 5 years. Periprosthetic bone densitometry in five regions of the proximal fem...
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