The importance of outcome measurement in orthopaedics

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Nov;471(11):3409-11. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-3224-z. Epub 2013 Aug 10.

Authors

David C Ayers¹, Kevin J Bozic

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Arthroplasty, Replacement / adverse effects
Arthroplasty, Replacement / economics
Arthroplasty, Replacement / standards*
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Evidence-Based Medicine / standards
Health Care Costs
Health Services Research
Humans
Insurance, Health, Reimbursement
Orthopedics / economics
Orthopedics / standards*
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / economics
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / standards*
Quality Indicators, Health Care / economics
Quality Indicators, Health Care / standards*
Registries
Treatment Outcome