In a recent study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, researchers performed a cost-utility analysis of simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty in comparison with staged bilateral total knee arthroplasty.
The study compares 24,574 simultaneous procedures and 382,496 unilateral procedures performed between 2004 and 2007.
The study found:
• The estimated mean price for simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty was $43,401.
• The estimated mean price for staged bilateral total knee arthroplasty was $72,233.
• The quality-adjusted life years gained for simultaneous procedures were 9.31.
• The quality-adjusted life years gained for staged procedures were 9.29.
Researchers concluded that simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty is more cost-effective and yields better outcomes than staged bilateral total knee arthroplasty.
More Articles on Sports Medicine:
TriHealth Orthopedic and Spine Institute Adds 5 Orthopedic Surgeons
Knee Surgery Totals $12B in Societal Savings
7 Characteristics of Highly Successful Orthopedic Surgeons