Table 5 Estimated economic benefits of THR and TKA: male patient age 60 to 64
From: Modeling the indirect economic implications of musculoskeletal disorders and treatment
Source of treatment impact on physical function | Percentage point increase in employment probability | Change in annual household income | Change in missed work days | Change in probability of receiving supplemental security income payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total knee replacement | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Quintana et al.[21] | 20.6% | $4,600 | −6.4 | −17.2% |
Jones et al.[19] | 20.1% | $4,300 | −5.9 | −16.6% |
Jones et al.[18] | 21.1% | $4,700 | −6.1 | −16.8% |
Total hip replacement | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Quintana et al.[21] | 28.4% | $6,200 | −21.8 | −24.2% |
Jones et al.[18] | 26.9% | $5,400 | −19.7 | −23.1% |