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Imaging options in occult hip fracture:- In patients with a continuing suspicion of a hip fracture but whose radiographs are ...
Anaesthesia:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of regional versus general anaesthesia on postoperative morbidity i...
Displaced intracapsular hip fractures:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of large-head total hip replacement versu...
Intensive rehabilitation therapies after hip fracture:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of additional intensive p...
Early supported discharge in care home patients:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of early supported discharge on...
Research is needed to quantify the health outcome benefits associated with imaging improvements with the EOS system. Examples...
Additional methodological research is needed to determine the most appropriate model structures to assess the benefit arising...
Research is needed to determine whether, and for which conditions, use of the EOS system for 3D reconstruction provides benef...
Current evidence on the efficacy and safety of distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain sy...
NICE encourages further research into extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndr...
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Analgesia: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not recommended as pain relief for patients with hip fracture.
June 2011
Do not use prostheses for total hip replacement and resurfacing arthroplasty as treatment options for people with end-stage arthritis of the hip if the prostheses have rates (or projected rates) of revision of more than 5% more at 10 years.
February 2014
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