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Orthopedics


Analyses

Insertion of primary hip prostheses

50 years and older
There were approximately 9,700 hip replacement surgeries performed in 2025.
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By: SKDE
30 April 2026

Insertion of primary knee prostheses

50 years and older
The number of surgeries related to knee prosthesis insertion increased by 50% from 2015 to 2025.
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By: SKDE
30 April 2026

Surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome

From 2018 to 2025, the number of operations per year increased from nearly 7,400 to 8,300. The national rate in 2025 is at the same level as in 2018.
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By: SKDE
8 May 2026

Surgery for hallux valgus

The number of surgeries per 1,000 inhabitants was halved from 2015 to 2020 and has remained stable from 2020 to 2025.
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By: SKDE
4 May 2026

Reports

Orthopaedic Health Atlas for Norway

In the Orthopaedic Health Atlas for Norway, we have mapped geographical variation in the use of specialist health services within orthopedics in 2012–2016.
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By: Helse Førde
10 December 2018