Journal article
Total medical costs of treating femoral neck fracture patients with hemi- or total hip arthroplasty: a cost analysis of a multicenter prospective study
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the total medical costs for treating displaced femoral neck fractures with hemi- or total hip arthroplasty in fit elderly patients. The mean total costs per patient at 2 years of follow-up were €26,399. These results contribute to cost awareness.IntroductionThe absolute number of hip fractures is rising and increases the already significant burden on society. The aim of this study was to determine the mean …
Authors
Burgers PTPW; Hoogendoorn M; Van Woensel EAC; Poolman RW; Bhandari M; Patka P; Van Lieshout EMM; on behalf of the HEALTH trial investigators
Journal
Osteoporosis International, Vol. 27, No. 6, pp. 1999–2008
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
6 2016
DOI
10.1007/s00198-016-3484-z
ISSN
0937-941X