How long an artificial hip implant lasts is influenced by several factors, according to a new study conducted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information(CIHI). One of these factors is the material used for the implant bearing surfaces.
CIHI’s study—based on almost 60,000 total hip replacements in Canada (excluding Quebec) reported between 2003 and 2011—looked at the effect of several factors, including the different bearing surface materials used, on the risk of patients needing to have their implants replaced early in a revision surgery (in this case, within five years of the initial replacement surgery).
Last modified: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:58:47 BST