RWD67 The Use of Oxidized Zirconium Result in Beneficial Mortality and Readmission Outcomes, Evidence from a Real-World Evidence Study

Abstract

The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make hospitals and healthcare systems more responsible for better clinical and economical outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA) aimed at slowing Medicare spending growth. The objective of this study was to evaluate 30, 90 and 180- and one-year outcomes in hip replacement due to hip fracture for patients using Oxidized Zirconium (OxZr) implants compared to metal-on-polyethylene (MoP).