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Cost-utility analysis of dynamic intraligamentary stabilization versus early reconstruction after rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament

Authors: Martin Bierbaum, Oliver Schöffski, Benedikt Schliemann, Clemens Kösters

Published in: Health Economics Review | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the dynamic intraligamentary stabilization (DIS) technique in comparison with reconstructive surgery (ACLR) in the treatment of isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures from the perspective of the community of insured citizens in Germany.

Methods

Because of the specific decision problem at hand, namely that with DIS the procedure has to take place within 21 days after the initial trauma, a decision tree was developed.

The time horizon of the model was set to 3 years. Input data was taken from official tariffs, payer data, the literature and assumptions based on expert opinion when necessary.

Results

The decision tree analysis identified the DIS strategy as the superior one with 2.34 QALY versus 2.26 QALY for the ACLR branch. The higher QALY also came with higher costs of 5,398.05 € for the DIS branch versus 4,632.68 € for the ACLR branch respectively, leading to an ICER of 9,092.66 € per QALY. Results were robust after sensitivity analysis. Uncertainty was examined via probabilistic sensitivity analysis resulting in a slightly higher ICER of 9,567.13 € per QALY gained.

Conclusion

The DIS technology delivers an effective treatment for the ACL rupture at a favorable incremental cost-effectiveness ratio.

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Title: Cost-utility analysis of dynamic intraligamentary stabilization versus early reconstruction after rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament
Authors: Martin Bierbaum
Oliver Schöffski
Benedikt Schliemann
Clemens Kösters
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Health Economics Review / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2191-1991
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-017-0143-9

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Cost-utility analysis of dynamic intraligamentary stabilization versus early reconstruction after rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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