Journal article
Cost Effectiveness and Economic Impact of the KineSpring® Knee Implant System in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in Spain
Abstract
We investigated the efficacy and cost effectiveness of the KineSpring System in the Spanish healthcare system, as compared to other standard treatments methods. Cost-utility ratios were calculated using derived cost data and we calculated quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained for each method of treatment. Cost-utility ratios were calculated assuming lifetime and 10-year durability. Assuming lifetime durability, cost-utility ratios of total …
Authors
Strain D; Li CS; Phillips M; Monteagudo Piqueras O; Bhandari M
Journal
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 225–235
Publisher
Begell House
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.2015012728
ISSN
1050-6934