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K-wires cost-saving compared to volar locking plates in distal radius fracture treatment
November 2015
K-wires cost-saving compared to volar locking plates in distal radius fracture treatment
Study Type:Economic Analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cost effectiveness of treatment with percutaneous Kirschner wires versus volar locking plate for adult patients with a dorsally displaced fracture of the distal radius: analysis from the DRAFFT trial
Bone Joint J. 2015 Aug;97-B(8):1082-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
461 patients with a dorsally displaced distal radius fracture were randomized to receive either a volar locking plate or Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation. The purpose of this study was to compare health system and societal costs associated with each method relative to efficacy [measured via quality-adjusted life years (QALYs)], in order to assess cost-effectiveness. Results indicated that there wa...
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