Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association
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J Orthop Sci
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The epidemiology of orthopedic surgery cases in Japan has not been determined adequately. This study analyzed statistics in orthopedic surgery for 2006 and 2007 using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database. ⋯ This study presents an overview of the clinical features of orthopedic surgery in Japan, which may be of value for determining therapeutic strategies in the management of orthopedic surgery patients.