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'The high price of hips'. Whose name is on the bill?

J A Fox

    The British Journal of Theatre Nursing : Natnews : the Official Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
    |August 1, 1993
    PubMed

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    The UK faces a significant rise in hip replacement revisions, potentially reaching 30% in two years. This surge strains the National Health Service, increasing wait times for initial joint replacements.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Public health

    Background:

    • Television exposés have recently scrutinized hospital practices.
    • The validity of joint replacement procedures is now under review.
    • Revision hip arthroplasties are becoming increasingly necessary.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the rising rates of revision hip arthroplasties in the UK.
    • To assess the implications of increased revision rates on the healthcare system.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data on revision hip arthroplasty rates.
    • Review of projected trends in joint replacement procedures.

    Main Results:

    • Current UK revision hip arthroplasty rates are approximately 12%.
    • Projections indicate a rise to 30% within the next two years.
    • The National Health Service is ill-equipped to handle this projected influx.

    Conclusions:

    • The increasing need for revision hip arthroplasty poses a significant challenge to the UK's healthcare system.
    • Extended waiting times for primary hip replacements are an anticipated consequence.
    • Urgent attention is required to address the growing demand for revision joint replacements.

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