RESEARCH | Jul 22, 2026
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Economic value in humeral shaft fracture care depends on whose costs matter. Surgery may accelerate recovery, return to work, and early function, making it more cost-effective from a societal perspective, while functional bracing reduces direct healthcare spending. Long-term outcomes are similar, but nearly one-third of braced patients may ultimately require surgery. The discussion emphasizes shared decision-making that weighs complication risks, recovery priorities, employment demands, access to care, and individual preferences rather than relying on cost or final outcomes alone.
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