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Table 2 Outcomes sought from all included studies

From: The effectiveness of metal on metal hip resurfacing: a systematic review of the available evidence published before 2002

Timescale

Outcomes

Short term

Duration of operation

Serious complications (e.g. nerve palsy, haematoma dislocation, infection, re-operation within 6 months

Time in hospital

Time to return to "normal activities" prior to operation

Long term

Revision rate

Time to revision surgery

Functional result

Percentage of patients pain free

Quality of life (any recognised generic or condition specific measure e.g. SF-36)

Mortality