title: Striving for efficiency in orthopedic programs. Standardization of implants cuts costs, boosts efficiency.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Patterson
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D004526:Efficiency; D007445:Inventories, Hospital; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital; D014481:United States