Economic Impact of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty
Joint Authors
Haenle, Maximilian
Skripitz, Christina
Skripitz, Ralf
Mittelmeier, Wolfram
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Background.
An enormous economic impact can be observed for infected total knee arthroplasties (TKA).
The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether a cost covering treatment of infected TKA is feasible in the German DRG System.
Patients and Methods.
Average total treatment costs were evaluated for infected TKA and compared with a matched pair of primary TKA.
Data was generated using the health record and the hospitals’ health information system.
Results were evaluated and compared regarding the total personnel and material costs with respect to the financial receipts.
Results.
A total of 28 patients diagnosed with an infected TKA were included.
A significant increase in the average length of stay, use of medical supplies and third party medical examinations were found for the infected TKA.
An average deficiency of 6,356€ per patient was observed for the infected TKA.
An average profit of 927€ per patient was made performing primary TKA.
Conclusions.
A cost-effective treatment of infected TKA was not feasible with the receipts from the German DRG System.
An adaption of the receipts has to be evaluated.
Moreover, other measures have to be considered in order to achieve a comprehensive medical yet financial reasonable standard in the treatment of infected TKA and THA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Haenle, Maximilian& Skripitz, Christina& Mittelmeier, Wolfram& Skripitz, Ralf. 2012. Economic Impact of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453708
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Haenle, Maximilian…[et al.]. Economic Impact of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453708
American Medical Association (AMA)
Haenle, Maximilian& Skripitz, Christina& Mittelmeier, Wolfram& Skripitz, Ralf. Economic Impact of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453708
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453708