Resource utilization and costs before and after total joint arthroplasty
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare pre- and post-surgical healthcare costs in commercially insured total joint arthroplasty (TJA) patients with osteoarthritis (OA) in the United States (U.S.). Using a large healthcare claims database, we identified patients over age 39 with hip or knee OA who underwent unilateral primary TJA (hip or knee) between 1/1/2006 and 9/30/2007. Utilization of healthcare services and costs were aggregated into...
Paper Details
Title
Resource utilization and costs before and after total joint arthroplasty
Published Date
Mar 23, 2012
Journal
Volume
12
Issue
1
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