James J Young, Michael G Zywiel, Søren T Skou, Vinod Chandran, J Rod Davey, Rajiv Gandhi, Nizar N Mahomed, Khalid Syed, Christian J H Veillette, Y Raja Rampersaud, Anthony V Perruccio
BACKGROUND: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis (OA) is a major health system cost. Education and exercise (Edu+Ex) programs may reduce the number of THAs needed, but supporting data is limited. This study aimed to estimate the treatment effect of THA versus Edu+Ex on pain, function, and quality of life outcomes 3- and 12-months after treatment initiation for hip OA. METHODS: Patients who had hip OA who underwent THA or an Edu+Ex program were included in this propensity-matched study...
April 30, 2024: Journal of Arthroplasty