This indicator measures the age-standardized hospitalization rate for all knee replacement procedures performed in acute care hospitals or same-day surgery facilities per 100,000 population age 18 and older.
Data availability:
to (fiscal years)
Geographic coverage
All provinces/territories
Reporting level
National, Province/Territory, Region
Calculation
(Total number of discharges for all knee replacements for patients age 18 and older ÷ Total mid-year population age 18 and older) × 100,000 (age-adjusted)
Denominator
Total mid-year population age 18 and older
Numerator
Total number of discharges or same-day visits for all knee replacement procedures for patients age 18 and older
Unit of analysis: Single admission or same-day visit
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