Trends in knee magnetic resonance imaging, arthroscopies and joint replacements in older Australians: still too much low‐value care?
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ArticleAuthor/s
Smith, LeonBarratt, Alexandra L
Buchbinder, Rachelle
Harris, Ian A
Doust, Jenny
Bell, Katy J.L.
Abstract
The objective of the study is to describe temporal trends and regional variations in the use of knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), knee arthroscopy and total knee replacement surgery in Australians older than 55 years.
The design was a retrospective descriptive study using routinely collected administrative data.
Main outcome measures: Age‐standardized rates of knee MRI, knee arthroscopy and knee replacement surgery from 2003 to 2017.The objective of the study is to describe temporal trends and regional variations in the use of knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), knee arthroscopy and total knee replacement surgery in Australians older than 55 years.
The design was a retrospective descriptive study using routinely collected administrative data.
Main outcome measures: Age‐standardized rates of knee MRI, knee arthroscopy and knee replacement surgery from 2003 to 2017.
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Date
2020Source title
ANZ Journal of SurgeryVolume
90Issue
5Publisher
WileyLicence
Copyright All Rights ReservedFaculty/School
Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney School of Public HealthShare