Cost Analysis of Ceramic Heads in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Conclusions:
The ability to recoup the initial increased expenditure of ceramic heads through a diminished lifetime revision cost is dependent on the price premium for ceramic and the age of the patient. A wholesale switch to ceramic bearings regardless of age or cost differential may result in an economic burden to the health system.
Level of Evidence:
Economic and decision analysis, Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: JBJS - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Carnes, K. J., Odum, S. M., Troyer, J. L., Fehring, T. K. Tags: Hip Scientific Articles Source Type: research
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