Clinical Study

Economic Impact of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty

Table 1

Mean absolute und percentage costs of relevant positions in infected TKA.

Cost of implants5.892,19€23,39%
Laboratory examinations268,32€1,07%
Microbiological examinations132,65€0,53%
Histological examinations111,66€0,44%
Radiological examinations247,83€0,98%
Blood products502,99€2,0%
Antibiotics518,64€2,05%
Pharmaceuticals316,5€1,26%
Medical supplies4.520,57€17,94%
Personnel costs OT714,08€2,83%
Costs Anaesthesia2.127,69€8,45%
Personnel costs general ward6.760,47€26,83%
Costs ICU3.081,61€12,23%

Total costs25.194,3€100%

OT: Operation Theatre; ICU: Intensive Care Unit.