Characteristics of hospitals with relatively low and high volumes for total hip arthroplasty in New Brunswick (2007–2013)
| Characteristic | Low-volume hospitals | High-volume hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| No. of hospitals | 4 | 4 |
| No. of providers | 19 | 33 |
| Mean annual hospital volume | 57.39 | 213.45 |
| Mean annual provider caseload | 22.21 | 53.76 |
| 30-day mortality, % | 2.35 | 2.50 |
| Elective admissions, % | 0.54 | 0.56 |
| Urgent admissions, % | 5.31 | 5.85 |