Total Hip Replacement
Cross-source consensus on Total Hip Replacement from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- One THR had a carbon footprint of 62.0 kg CO2e in the study setting. — Environmental impact of total hip replacements: a life cycle assessment study
- The study assessed the environmental impact of one primary THR procedure from incision to wound closure. — Environmental impact of total hip replacements: a life cycle assessment study
- Total hip replacement is a common operation for painful osteoarthritis and is expected to become more frequent in OECD countries. — Environmental impact of total hip replacements: a life cycle assessment study
- Applying the study estimate to expected OECD THR volumes in 2025 gives about 130,000,000 kg CO2e. — Environmental impact of total hip replacements: a life cycle assessment study