Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Mar 2003
Primary and revision total hip arthroplasty for patients 90 years of age and older.
To assess the reliability, durability, and safety of primary and revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients 90 years of age and older. ⋯ Total hip replacement was reliable, durable, and safe in this study group. Primary care physicians and surgeons should be aware that both primary and revision total hip replacement can be done safely and effectively in patients aged 90 years and older and can result in years of relief of pain and functional improvement.