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The health-economic burden of hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections in Europe

202515 citationsOpen accessUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal

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Abstract

This is the first study to evaluate the health-economic burden of PJIs in Europe, revealing a substantial impact on healthcare systems with an estimated case load of 20,414 cases and overall reimbursement of €346,262,026 for primary THAs and TKAs performed in 2019.

Research topics

  • Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
  • Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

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DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.63.bjo-2024-0225.r1

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