Open AccessEfficacy of artificial femoral head replacement for femoral head avascular necrosis
Author(s) -
Shoufeng Wang,
Qinghui Ji,
Xiaohong Qiao,
Peng Zhao,
Yu Xue,
Yanbao Li
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000015411
Subject(s) - medicine , femoral head , cochrane library , avascular necrosis , medline , randomized controlled trial , meta analysis , systematic review , orthopedic surgery , physical therapy , surgery , political science , law
Background: Femoral head avascular necrosis (FHAN) is one of the most common progressive orthopedic disorders. Previous studies have reported that artificial femoral head replacement (AFHR) can effectively treat patients with FHAN. However, no systematic review has investigated the efficacy of AFHR for FHAN. This study will assess the efficacy of AFHR for patients with FHAN. Methods: We will search MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure up to March 1, 2019 without any restrictions. Any randomized controlled trials for assessing the efficacy of AFHR for patients with FHAN. The methodological quality for each eligible study will be assessed by using Cochrane risk of bias tool. Statistical analysis will be conducted by using RevMan 5.3. Results: This study will provide current evidence of AFHR for patients with FHAN from several aspects, including pain intensity, function, and limitation of femoral head, health-related quality of life, and safety. Conclusion: This study will provide latest evidence on assessing the efficacy and safety of AFHR for FHAN. PROSPERO registration number: PROSPERO CRD42019126249.