title: Get hip. An introduction to total hip replacement surgery and hip implant designs.
abstract: As both the prevalence of hip replacement procedures and the price of implants increase dramatically--with reimbursement lagging far behind--hospitals are hard-pressed to control costs. To address the problem, a growing number of facilities are becoming involved in the selection of hip implants--a task traditionally reserved for the surgeon. As nonclinical personnel take part in this process, it is crucial that they understand the technology in order to make decisions that control costs while ensuring appropriate patient benefit.
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods