Cost-effectiveness of Total Knee Arthroplasty in the United States
Abstract
Background
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) relieves pain and improves quality of life for persons with advanced knee osteoarthritis. However, to our knowledge, the cost-effectiveness of TKA and the influences of hospital volume and patient risk on TKA cost-effectiveness have not been investigated in the United States.Methods
We developed a Markov, state-transition, computer simulation model and populated it with Medicare claims...Paper Details
Title
Cost-effectiveness of Total Knee Arthroplasty in the United States
Published Date
Jun 22, 2009
Volume
169
Issue
12
Pages
1113 - 1113
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