Cost-Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty in the Morbidly Obese: A Computer Model-Based Evaluation

Conclusions:
This model supports bariatric surgery prior to total knee arthroplasty as a cost-effective option for improving outcomes in morbidly obese patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis who are indicated for total knee arthroplasty.

Level of Evidence:
Economic and Decision Analysis Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - January 20, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: McLawhorn, A. S., Southren, D., Wang, Y. C., Marx, R. G., Dodwell, E. R. Tags: Knee Scientific Articles Source Type: research