Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6125267 | Osteoarthritis and Cartilage | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This study proofed considerable and consistent geographic variation of THR and TKR in Germany. Thereby relevant explanatory factors were identified. These results may foster the discussion and future research in health services which should include areas of patients' and doctors' expectation, financial aspects and an outcome-based definition of appropriate supply.
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Authors
T. Schäfer, R. Pritzkuleit, C. Jeszenszky, J. Malzahn, W. Maier, K.P. Günther, F. Niethard,