Hip and Knee Care in Utah Hospitals

Quality and Charges, 2005-2007

The purpose of this report is to help patients compare Utah hospitals in hip and knee care based on quality and charges.  

If you or someone you know has had a hip fracture or needs a hip or knee replacement, you may find this report helpful when considering where to receive treatment.  Health care facilities can vary, sometimes quite a bit, in terms of quality of care and patient charges.

Key Findings | All Tables (PDF) | Entire Report (PDF)

Did you know?

• Hips and knees break down from overuse and as a person gets older
• Hip replacements are expected to increase 174% in the next 20 years
• Knee replacements will rise even more -- 673%

For information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, wellness and exercise, and more, please visit the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

 

Hospital Quality of Care

Many factors affect a hospital’s performance on quality measures. Read more...

Indicator	Format
Hip Fracture Death Rate	Web page	PDF
Hip Replacement Death Rate	Web page	PDF

Methods and measures used for the Hospital Quality of care section in this report

Hospital Charges

Many factors will affect the cost for your hospital stay. Read more...

Surgery/Condition	Format
Hip Joint Replacement	Web page	PDF
Knee Joint Replacement	Web page	PDF
Hip and Femur Procedures for Trauma (Except Joint Replacement)	Web page	PDF
Knee, Lower Leg and Ankle Procedures	Web page	PDF
Fracture of Femur	Web page	PDF
Bi-lateral Hip Joint Replacement (Both hips)	Web page	PDF
Bi-lateral Knee Joint Replacement (Both knees)	Web page	PDF

Methods and measures used for the Hospital Charges section of this report

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Please be aware that information in this report is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.  Always ask questions and seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment.