The researchers developed their hip and knee arthroplasty projections by considering historical procedure rates, population projections through 2030 and data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample and the U.S. Census Bureau to quantify arthroplasty rates based on age, race and other characteristics.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. By 2030, total hip and total knee revisions are expected to grow by 137 percent and 601 percent, respectively.
2. Primary total hip arthroplasties are expected to grow by 174 percent by 2030.
3. Primary total knee arthroplasties are expected to grow by 673 percent by 2030.
4. Hip revision procedures are expected to double by 2026.
5. The researchers hope this study will assist policymakers when making decisions that affect orthopedic and medical resources.
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