Journal article
A systematic review of validated methods for identifying orthopedic implant removal and revision using administrative data
Abstract
PURPOSE: To identify studies that have validated administrative and claims database algorithms for identifying patients with orthopedic device revision or removal.
METHODS: As a part of the Food and Drug Administration's Mini-Sentinel pilot program, we performed a systematic review to identify algorithms for orthopedic implant removal/revision in administrative and claims databases in the USA or Canada.
Authors
Singh JA; Kundukulam JA; Bhandari M
Journal
Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, Vol. 21, No. S1, pp. 265–273
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
1 2012
DOI
10.1002/pds.2309
ISSN
1053-8569