Challenges to Implementing Total Joint Replacement Programs in Developing Countries
Pedneault, C.; St George, S.; Masri, B.A.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 51(2): 131-139
2020
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 32138851 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2019.11.001Document Number: 579253
In this review article, the authors present the many challenges that orthopedic surgeons in developing countries face when implementing arthroplasty programs. The issues of cost, sterility, and patient demographics are specifically addressed. Despite the many challenges, developing countries are beginning to offer hip and knee reconstructive surgery to respond to the increasing demand for such elective operations as the prevalence of osteoarthritis continues to increase. The authors shed light on these nascent arthroplasty programs.