Table 5.
Estimated economic benefits of THR and TKA: male patient age 60 to 64
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
| Quintana et al.
[21] |
28.4% |
$6,200 |
−21.8 |
−24.2% |
| Jones et al. [18] | 26.9% | $5,400 | −19.7 | −23.1% |