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. 2010 Mar 31;81(1):122–125. doi: 10.3109/17453671003587093

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
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)