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The Journal of Arthroplasty, POSTER #3| VOLUME 25, ISSUE 3, E48, APRIL 01, 2010
Hip Knee
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Do “Premium” Joint Implants Add Value? Analysis of High Cost Total Joint Implants in a Community Registry
Terence J. Gioe, MD Penny Tatman, MPH Susan Mehle, BSHip Knee
Numerous joint implant options of varying cost are available to the surgeon, but it is unclear that more costly implants add value in terms of function or longevity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes of higher cost “premium” knee and hip components compared to lower-priced standard components used in a community registry.
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