The review of this procedure is currently in progress and will be published by end of 2020
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Description of Studies
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Literature search
- Systematic review of the literature from 1966–May 2004 using MEDLINE and EmBASE, following the protocol of the Cochrane Collaboration
- Inclusion of randomised studies assessing analgesic interventions in total hip arthroplasty and reporting pain on a linear analogue scale
- 109 studies identified in the literature
- 55 studies included (Click here for further information)
- 54 studies excluded (Click here for further information)
- The most common reason for exclusion was the lack of a defined subgroup of subjects undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (39 studies) (Click here for further information)