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Number of prosthetic components and bone cement used in 2017 using GS1 barcodes
| Joint | Total number of components | Proportion scanned with GS1 barcode (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hip | 128 796 | 67 |
| Knee | 95 349 | 95 |
| Ankle | 300 | 97 |
| Shoulder | 14 471 | 97 |
| Elbow | 268 | 98 |
| Bone Cement | 42 716 | 92 |
| Total | 281 900 | 82 |
