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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 5/2009

Open Access 01-10-2009 | Original Paper

Cost-effectiveness of replacing skeletal traction by interlocked intramedullary nailing for femoral shaft fractures in a provincial trauma hospital in Cambodia

Authors: Richard A. Gosselin, Merja Heitto, Lew Zirkle

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 5/2009

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Abstract

In this article the costs and effectiveness of introducing the SIGN nailing system for femoral shaft fractures in a provincial trauma hospital in Cambodia are compared to those of Perkin’s traction treatment. At an average cost per patient of $1,107 in the traction group and $888 in the nail group (p < 0.01), and with better clinical outcomes in the nail group, internal fixation is more cost-effective than conservative treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Cost-effectiveness of replacing skeletal traction by interlocked intramedullary nailing for femoral shaft fractures in a provincial trauma hospital in Cambodia
Authors
Richard A. Gosselin
Merja Heitto
Lew Zirkle
Publication date
01-10-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-009-0798-x

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