A cost-effectiveness modelling study of strategies to reduce risk of infection following primary hip replacement based on a systematic review

A cost-effectiveness modelling study of strategies to reduce risk of infection following primary hip replacement based on a systematic review

Background: A deep infection of the surgical site is reported in 0.7% of all cases of total hip arthroplasty (THA). This often leads to revision surgery that is invasive, painful and costly. A range of strategies is employed in NHS hospitals to reduce risk, yet no economic analysis has been undertak...

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Main Authors: Nicholas Graves, Catherine Wloch, Jennie Wilson, Adrian Barnett, Alex Sutton, Nicola Cooper, Katharina Merollini, Victoria McCreanor, Qinglu Cheng, Edward Burn, Theresa Lamagni, Andre Charlett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2016-07-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta20540

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta20540

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