GP referral of patients with osteoarthritis for consideration of total joint replacement: a longitudinal study

British Journal of General Practice

Karen A Luker¹  Gretl A McHugh¹  Malcolm Campbell¹ 

[1] School of Nursing, Midwifery and SocialWork, The University of Manchester, Manchester

关键词: longitudinal survey;    general practice;    osteoarthritis;    outcome assessment;    referral and consultation;    total hip replacement;    total knee replacement;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp11X588420

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) are referred to orthopaedic surgeons if considered by their GP as potential candidates for total joint replacement (TJR). It is not clear which patients end up having this surgery.

【 授权许可】

Unknown