Comparison of US and Canadian total joint outcomes

Editor's Note

The rate of major complications was significantly higher in Canada than the US after total knees, but there was no significant difference after total hips, this study finds.

US patients also had substantially shorter lengths of stay, which perhaps reflects more efficient postoperative care and discharge planning, the authors say.

Importance The combination of an aging population, growing number of medical interventions, and surging economic burden of health care has renewed interest in reevaluating and exploring new health care models.