Table 4.
Likelihood that surgeons using HA would change their practice on the basis of patient-important findings a that would support total hip arthroplasty
Number (%) of respondents | |||
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Likelihood of changing | IHFRC (n = 155) |
AO international (n = 328) |
Total (n = 483) |
a In terms of reduced pain and improved patient function and quality of life. | |||
b p < 0.001 for differences between proportions across IHFRC and AO/ASIF members. | |||
Definitely | 49 (32) | 13 (4.0) | 62 (13) |
Very likely | 65 (42) | 59 (18) | 124 (26) |
Somewhat likely | 28 (18) | 86 (26) | 114 (24) |
Total (change) | 142 (92) | 158 (48) | 300 (62) |
Not likely | 7 (4.5) | 87 (27) | 94 (20) |
Never | 0 (0.0) | 5 (1.5) | 5 (1.0) |
Total (no change) | 7 (4.5) | 92 (28) | 99 (21) |
Uncertain | 5 (3.2) | 56 (17) | 61 (13) |
Not applicable | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.2) |
Not answered | 1 (0.6) | 21 (6.4) b | 22 (4.6) |