Factors influencing prosthesis selection and variation: a survey of orthopaedic surgeons in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing demand for knee and hip arthroplasty with considerable health system cost implications. Despite the high surgical costs relating to the prosthesis used, little is known about which factors are most influential in prosthesis choice, nor is it clear what level of variation may be warranted for clinical reasons.

Objectives

This study had dual objectives: (1) identify factors influencing prosthesis selection for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and (2) develop a working definition for unwarranted variation in THA and TKA implant selection.

Design

A three-stage prospective study: (1) develop and pilot a questionnaire with input from orthopaedic surgeons; (2) a cross-sectional survey with orthopaedic surgeons acro

SUBMITTER: Allen MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11891528 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature