Lifetime Risk of Primary Total Hip Replacement Surgery for Osteoarthritis From 2003 to 2013: A Multinational Analysis Using National Registry Data

ConclusionUsing representative, population‐based data, this study found statistically significant increases in the lifetime risk of THR in 5 countries over a 10‐year period, and substantial between‐sex differences. These multinational risk estimates can inform resource planning for OA service delivery.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ilana N. Ackerman, Megan A. Bohensky, Richard Steiger, Caroline A. Brand, Antti Eskelinen, Anne Marie Fenstad, Ove Furnes, Stephen E. Graves, Jaason Haapakoski, Keijo M äkelä, Frank Mehnert, Szilard Nemes, Søren Overgaard, Alma B. Pedersen, Göran Gare Tags: Original Article Source Type: research