Extrait

Background and study aims A hip replacement is a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one. The aim of this study is to determine the most appropriate type of hip replacement to be used in the younger, higher demand patient undergoing total hip replacement. Who can participate? Patients aged under 65 undergoing primary total hip replacement. What does the study involve? Participants are randomly allocated to receive one of two types of hip replacement: either an uncemented ceramic-on-ceramic bearing socket or a standard metal-on-polyethylene cemented socket. Revision rates are then compared between the two groups (i.e., does one group have to have their hip replacements re-done either earlier or more frequently than the other). What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? If a significant benefit is found in one group compared to the other, this practice could be adopted across the Hip Unit in primary total hip replacement in patients under 65 years old. Where is the study run from? The Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (UK) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? March 2005 to March 2020 Who is funding the study? 1. Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust (UK) 2. NHS R&D Support Funding (UK) Who is the main contact? John Timperley

Critère d'inclusion

• Surgery: Hip replacement

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