The Value of Total Knee Replacement in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis and a Body Mass Index of 40 kg/m² or Greater : A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total knee replacement (TKR) is an effective and cost-effective strategy for treating end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Greater risk for complications among TKR recipients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m² or greater has raised concerns about the value of TKR in this population.

Objective

To assess the value of TKR in recipients with a BMI of 40 kg/m² or greater using a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Design

Osteoarthritis Policy Model to assess long-term clinical benefits, costs, and cost-effectiveness of TKR in patients with a BMI of 40 kg/m² or greater.

Data sources

Total knee replacement parameters from longitudinal studies and published literature, and costs from Medicare Physician Fee Schedules, the Healthcare

SUBMITTER: Chen AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8288249 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature