White paper on joint replacement : status of hip and knee arthroplasty care in Germany / Hans-Holger Ble€, Miriam Kip (eds.).
Bless, Hans-Holger, editor.; Kip, Miriam, editor.
2018
RD549
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Title White paper on joint replacement : status of hip and knee arthroplasty care in Germany / Hans-Holger Ble€, Miriam Kip (eds.).
ISBN 9783662559185 (electronic book)
3662559188 (electronic book)
9783662559178
366255917X
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-55918-5
Published Berlin, Germany : Springer, 2018.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xii, 135 pages) : color illustrations
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-662-55918-5 doi
Call Number RD549
Dewey Decimal Classification 617.5/810592
Summary White Paper on Joint Replacement This White Paper details the status of hip and knee arthroplasty care in Germany. Hip and knee replacements are amongst the most frequently performed procedures and usually become necessarily due to age-related wear of the joint, osteoarthritis and fractures of the femoral neck. In light of demographic change, demands with regard to standards of care and the procedures are likely to rise. Contents • This White Paper contains information on indications, procedures, health economic aspects and the healthcare system stakeholders involved. • It portrays current developments with regard to the prevalence of hip and knee arthroplasty, the healthcare situation and quality of care within the chain of medical care. • This book is complemented by a chapter assessing the current situation from an expert perspective with contributions from renowned experts in the fields of science, medical technology and medical practice. This book addresses people involved in shaping and representing the healthcare system from a variety of fields including medical professions, health insurances and health sciences as well as journalists and patient representatives.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 8, 2017).
Added Author Bless, Hans-Holger, editor.
Kip, Miriam, editor.
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1 Introduction to the Indications and Procedures
2 Prevalence of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
3 Status of Healthcare
4 Healthcare System Stakeholders
5 Health Economic Aspects
6 Requirements for Adequate Arthroplasty Care (Expert Opinions)
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Index.

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