In 2021, Germany had the longest stays in hospital for people suffering from musculoskeletal system diseases in Europe, with an average of 10.5 days. Meanwhile, hospitals in the Netherlands discharged their patients in the shortest amount of time, namely after an average of 2.9 days.
Average length of hospital stay for musculoskeletal system diseases in Europe in 2021, by country
(in days)
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