title: Striving for efficiency in orthopedic programs. Managing implant inventory answer to skyrocketing costs.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mendenhall
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D004526:Efficiency; D007445:Inventories, Hospital; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital; D014481:United States