A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty versus Hemiarthroplasty for the Management of Complex Proximal Humeral Fractures in the Elderly

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There is ongoing debate regarding the optimal surgical treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) compared with hemiarthroplasty (HA) in the management of complex proximal humeral fractures, using a cost-utility analysis.

Authors

Osterhoff G; O’Hara NN; D’Cruz J; Sprague SA; Bansback N; Evaniew N; Slobogean GP

Journal

Value in Health, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 404–411

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

3 2017

DOI

10.1016/j.jval.2016.10.017

ISSN

1098-3015

Associated Experts

Sheila Ann Sprague

Associate Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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