Challenges to Implementing Total Joint Replacement Programs in Developing Countries.

Challenges to Implementing Total Joint Replacement Programs in Developing Countries. Orthop Clin North Am. 2020 Apr;51(2):131-139 Authors: Pedneault C, St George S, Masri BA Abstract In this review article, the authors present the many challenges that orthopedic surgeons in developing countries face when implementing arthroplasty programs. The issues of cost, sterility, and patient demographics are specifically addressed. Despite the many challenges, developing countries are beginning to offer hip and knee reconstructive surgery to respond to the increasing demand for such elective operations as the prevalence of osteoarthritis continues to increase. The authors shed light on these nascent arthroplasty programs. PMID: 32138851 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Orthopedic Clinics of North America - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Orthop Clin North Am Source Type: research