Economic Impact of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty

Table 2

Mean absolute and percentage costs of relevant positions case control group (noninfected primary TKA).

Cost of implants	2.174,48€	31,57%
Laboratory examinations	88,13€	1,28%
Microbiological examinations	15,16€	0,22%
Histological examinations	4,58€	0,07%
Radiological examinations	169,34€	2,46%
Blood products	42,15€	0,61%
Antibiotics	5,66€	0,08%
Pharmaceuticals	96,82€	1,41%
Medical supplies	1.305,86€	18,96%
Personnel costs OT	274,17€	3,98%
Costs Anaesthesia	816,90€	11,86%
Personnel costs general ward	1.895,60€	27,52%
Total costs	6.888,85€	100%

OT: Operation Theatre.