Determinants of demand for total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic literature review

• Main Authors: Mota Rubén E (Author), Tarricone Rosanna (Author), Ciani Oriana (Author), Bridges John FP (Author), Drummond Mike (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Documented age, gender, race and socio-economic disparities in total joint arthroplasty (TJA), suggest that those who need the surgery may not receive it, and present a challenge to explain the causes of unmet need. It is not clear w...