Kneecap resurfacing is more cost effective than total knee replacement, study suggests

Kneecap resurfacing is more cost effective than total knee replacement, study suggests Gareth IacobucciResurfacing the kneecap is likely to be more cost effective than total knee replacement in patients requiring surgery, a randomised controlled trial has found.

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BMJ
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2026-06-29
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-100112
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Kneecap resurfacing is more cost effective than total knee replacement, study suggests

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Kneecap resurfacing is more cost effective than total knee replacement, study suggests

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Kneecap resurfacing is more cost effective than total knee replacement, study suggests Gareth IacobucciResurfacing the kneecap is likely to be more cost effective than total knee replacement in patients requiring surgery, a randomised controlled trial has found.

BMJVol. 393
BMJ Group (United Kingdom)
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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