Total hip replacement and surface replacement for the treatment of pain and disability resulting from end-stage arthritis of the hip (review of technology appraisal guidance 2 and 44): systematic review and economic evaluation
Clarke A., Pulikottil-Jacob R., Grove A., Freeman K., Mistry H., Tsertsvadze A., Connock M., Court R., Kandala NB., Costa M., Suri G., Metcalfe D., Crowther M., Morrow S., Johnson S., Sutcliffe P.
BACKGROUND: Total hip replacement (THR) involves the replacement of a damaged hip joint with an artificial hip prosthesis. Resurfacing arthroplasty (RS) involves replacement of the joint surface of the femoral head with a metal surface covering.