A comparison of joint replacement disparities in VA and non-VA settings : a systematic review /

A comparison of joint replacement disparities in VA and non-VA settings : a systematic review /

The leading cause of disability in the United States is osteoarthritis. There is no known cure. Consequently, osteoarthritis is managed with a variety of treatments to reduce disability, improve function, and alleviate symptoms. When conservative treatments fail, surgical intervention is indicated....

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Main Author: Gellad, Walid F. (Author)
Corporate Authors: West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. Evidence-Based Synthesis Program Center, Evidence-based Synthesis Program (U.S.)
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Health Services Research & Development Service, 2011.
Subjects:
Artificial joints > United States.
Surgery > Complications > United States.
Osteoarthritis > Treatment > United States.
Medical care > United States > Regional disparities.
Artificial joints.
Osteoarthritis > Treatment.
Surgery > Complications.
United States.
Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo155322

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