Trends in primary total hip arthroplasty in Spain from 2001 to 2008: Evaluating changes in demographics, comorbidity, incidence rates, length of stay, costs and mortality

Trends in primary total hip arthroplasty in Spain from 2001 to 2008: Evaluating changes in demographics, comorbidity, incidence rates, length of stay, costs and mortality

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hip arthroplasties is one of the most frequent surgical procedures in Spain and are conducted mainly in elderly subjects. We aim to analyze changes in incidence, co-morbidity profile, length of hospital stay (LOHS), costs and in-hosp...

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Main Authors: Jimenez-Trujillo Isabel, de Andres Ana, Rıos-Luna Antonio, Garrido Pilar, Hernandez-Barrera Valentın, Fernandez-de-las-Penas Cesar, Villanueva-Martınez Manuel, Jimenez-Garcıa Rodrigo, Montero Jesus, Gil-de-Miguel Angel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/43

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