Cost-effectiveness of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Compared With Hemiarthroplasty in the Management of Complex Proximal Humerus Fractures

Cost-effectiveness of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Compared With Hemiarthroplasty in the Management of Complex Proximal Humerus Fractures

Objectives To determine if open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is more cost-effective than hemiarthroplasty (HA) in the management of proximal humerus fracture. Design Retrospective cohort study with cost-effectiveness analysis. Setting Tertiary referral center in Rochester, NY. Patients/par...

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Main Authors: Robert J Thorsness MD, James C Iannuzzi MD, MPH, Edward J Shields MD, Katia Noyes PhD, MPH, Ilya Voloshin MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2471549217751453

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https://doi.org/10.1177/2471549217751453

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