One-third of knee replacements classified as inappropriate

(Wiley) New research reports that more than one third of total knee replacements in the US were classified as 'inappropriate' using a patient classification system developed and validated in Spain. The study, published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology, highlights the need for consensus on patient selection criteria among US medical professionals treating those with the potential need of knee replacement surgery.