Hip replacement beats exercise-only care for moderate-to-severe hip arthritis in yearlong trial
Total hip arthroplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures. However, the newly published randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty with conservative treatment for moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis is only the second of its kind in the world and the longest to date. A randomized controlled trial is the most reliable study design for investigating treatment outcomes.
Source: Medical Xpress