Bar graph depicting the total cost of nonoperative procedures 1 year prior to TKA among patients with late-stage knee osteoarthritis, by region.

Costs of Nonoperative Management in the Year Prior to TKA

A new JBJS study reviews costs associated with nonoperative management of osteoarthritis in the 1-year period leading up to total knee arthroplasty (TKA). JBJS Deputy Editor for Social Media Dr. Matt Schmitz offers this post on the investigation by Nin