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Demographic variation in the rate of knee replacement: A multi-year analysis.

Authors :
Katz, Barry P.
Freund, Deborah A.
Source :
Health Services Research. Jun1996, Vol. 31 Issue 2, p126. 16p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Studies the practice variation of total knee replacements (KR) in the elderly in the United States. Medicare-funded KRs; Annual rate of increase; Factors influencing the likelihood of receiving KR.

Subjects

Subjects :
*TOTAL knee replacement

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00179124
Volume :
31
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Health Services Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9608203542

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