Too little research supports newer joint implants: study

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Too little research supports newer joint implants: study

By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is not much hard evidence that new artificial joint devices, including ceramic-on-ceramic bearings for hip replacement and high flexion knee replacement, are better than older options - and in some cases they may be worse - according to a new review. Senior author Dr. Art Sedrakyan and his team reviewed clinical trials, comparative studies and registries for evidence that five new implantable device innovations were effective and safe. ...

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