Table 3

Hip implantion rates according to information from hip implant manufacturers

Hip implants/105 inhabitants*
*Range of estimates from four companies.
Austria164–172
Belgium158–160
France162–201
Germany145–183
Italy 66–90
Japan 45–74
Netherlands115–119
Norway145–146
Spain 62–102
Sweden113–145
Switzerland200–206
UK101–132
United States 75–109