Unstated factors in orthopaedic decision-making: a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Total joint replacement (TJR) of the hip or knee for osteoarthritis is among the most common elective surgical procedures. There is some inequity in provision of TJR. How decisions are made about who will have surgery may contribute...

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Main Authors: Learmonth Ian D, Horwood Jeremy, Dieppe Paul A, Sanders Caroline M, Sansom Anna, Gooberman-Hill Rachael, Williams Susan, Donovan Jenny L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/213