Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation BioniCare Knee System (VQ OrthoCare) for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication Dates. 2011 Authors' conclusions Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. OA affects > 27 million individuals in the United States, generally aged > 45 years; approximately 9 million have knee OA. OA is one of the five leading causes of physical disability, morbidity, and social isolation in older men and women in the community. Deterioration of the joint structure and function not only reduces the quality of life and mobility but also significantly impacts the economy in terms of healthcare costs and lost productivity. Standard treatments for knee OA include medications, physical therapy, and, if severe, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to replace the affected joint. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Humans; Osteoarthritis, Knee Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32012000133 Date abstract record published 28/06/2012 |