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European Spine Journal
Published in: European Spine Journal 7/2015

01-07-2015 | Original Article

Magnetic controlled growth rods versus conventional growing rod systems in the treatment of early onset scoliosis: a cost comparison

Authors: Daniel Rolton, Joanna Richards, Colin Nnadi

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 7/2015

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Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate the cost differences between a conventional growth rod system (CGRS) and magnetic controlled growth rods (MCGR) in treating early onset scoliosis (EOS) over a projected 5 year period. We hypothesise that the high initial outlay for MCGR would be recouped from fewer admissions and surgical procedures over the lifetime of the implant.

Methods

The costs of all aspects of treatment for 14 patients undergoing conversion from CGRS to MGRS were collected over a 3 year period. The costs of all aspects of each treatment including clinic visits, hospital stay, theatre and complications were calculated and projected over the lifetime of each device.

Results

The initial outlay for insertion for MCGR was £12,913 more than the CGRS. There were significant cost savings for each lengthening which projected over the 5 year lifetime amounted to a cost saving of over £8,000 per patient.

Conclusions

Magnetic controlled growth rods reduce the need for multiple invasive procedures in the management of EOS. The implant has a significant projected cost saving in comparison to CGRS.
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Metadata
Title
Magnetic controlled growth rods versus conventional growing rod systems in the treatment of early onset scoliosis: a cost comparison
Authors
Daniel Rolton
Joanna Richards
Colin Nnadi
Publication date
01-07-2015
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue 7/2015
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-014-3699-7

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