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Cost-efficacy analysis of decompression versus irrigation and no treatment for subacromial pain
February 2019
Cost-efficacy analysis of decompression versus irrigation and no treatment for subacromial pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cost-effectiveness analysis of a placebo-controlled randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of arthroscopic subacromial decompression in patients with subacromial shoulder pain
Bone Joint J. 2019 Jan;101-B(1):55-62. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.101B1.BJJ-2018-0555.R1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
313 patients with subacromial impingement were randomized to either arthroscopic subacromial decompression, arthroscopic irrigation alone, or no treatment. The purpose of this study was to explore cost-effectiveness of arthroscopic subacromial decompression compared to no treatment and arthroscopic irrigation alone, assessed after 6- and 12-month follow-up. Quality-adjusted life-years gained signi...
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