Perceptions concerning hip resurfacing from attendees at the Second Annual U.S. Comprehensive Course on Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty.
Resurfacing hip arthroplasty represents a new, alternative technology to standard total hip arthroplasty. We examined the perceptions about resurfacing after the Second Annual United States Comprehensive Course on Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty, which was a multi-company sponsored educational event to advance general knowledge, basic science, and surgical skills relevant to this field. The course led to a substantial increase in knowledge concerning resurfacing as evaluated from pre- and post-tests. The perceptions concerning indications, patient selection, and beliefs of the course attendees are reported.
Mont
Michael A
MA
Rubin Institue for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA. mmont@lifebridgehealth.org
Schmalzried
Thomas P
TP
Zywiel
Michael G
MG
McGrath
Mike S
MS
Seyler
Thorsten M
TM
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D010465:Perception; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires