EUROHIP

2. Introduction
Karsten Dreinhöfer, Klaus-Peter Günther, Paul Dieppe, Wolfhart Puhl

3. International Variation in Hip Replacement Rates
H. Merx, P. Schräder, T. Stürmer, K. Dreinhöfer, W. Puhl, K.-P. Günther, H. Brenner

4. Health Technology Assessment of Hip Replacement
D. Lühmann

5. The Economics Perspective on Joint Replacement and Equity
L. Davies

6. The Cost of the Procedure
K. Dreinhöfer, D. Ziegler, G. Röderer, D. Dornacher, H. Reichel

7. Trends in Hip Replacement Rates
M. Flören, P. Dieppe, O. Johnell, K. Dreinhöfer

8. Appropriateness
J. Williams

9. Radiographic Assessment of Indications to Total Hip Replacement
M. Dougados

10. Patients’ Views on Total Joint Replacement in the UK
G. Woolhead, C. Sanders, P. Dieppe

11. Population Requirements for Primary Hip-Replacement Surgery in England
P. Jüni, P. Dieppe

12. What are the Outcomes after Joint Replacement?
L.S. Lohmander

13. Outcomes Of Hip Replacement Vary
A. Nilsdotter

14. Evaluation of the Implant
M. Krismer

15. Result Anaslysis of Hip Arthroplasty Registers
U. Schütz, K. Dreinhöfer

16. The Patient’s View
T. Kohlmann

17. The Perspectives When Assessing Function in Patients With Osteoarthritis
K. Dreinhöfer, A. Cieza, G. Stucki

18. Conclusion
Karsten Dreinhöfer, Paul Dieppe, Wolfhart Puhl

Nyckelord: Medicine & Public Health, Public Health/Gesundheitswesen, Rheumatology, Surgical Orthopedics