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
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. … Continue reading 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