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The Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

The Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Operating room waste is disposed of in landfill sites, recycled, or undergoes costly, energy-intensive incineration processes. By assessing the quantity and recyclability of waste in primary hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA), we aim to identify strategies to improve sustainability.

Source: Arthroplasty Today

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  • Syosset Hospital Northwell Health
  • Hadassah Medical Center
  • The Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer Est. 1948 The Hospital of Israel
  • Tel Aviv University