Explaining regional variation in elective hip and knee arthroplasties in Finland 2010 − 2017-a register-based cohort study

• Main Authors: Kristiina Manderbacka (Author), Markku Satokangas (Author), Martti Arffman (Author), Eeva Reissell (Author), Ilmo Keskimäki (Author), Alastair H. Leyland (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background A persistent research finding in industrialised countries has been regional variation in medical practices including elective primary hip and knee arthroplasty. The aim of the study was to examine regional variations in elective total hip and knee arthroplasties over time, and th...