Total hip replacement and resurfacing arthroplasty for end-stage arthritis of the hip

  • Technology appraisal guidance
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1 Guidance

This guidance replaces NICE technology appraisal guidance 2 issued in April 2000 and NICE technology appraisal guidance 44 in June 2002.

1.1 Prostheses for total hip replacement and resurfacing arthroplasty are recommended as treatment options for people with end-stage arthritis of the hip only if the prostheses have rates (or projected rates) of revision of 5% or less at 10 years.