Journal article
A prospective cost analysis following operative treatment of unstable ankle fractures30 patients followed for 1 year
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ankle fractures remain one of the commonest injuries requiring operation. Quality of life and the overall costs associated with the treatment of such injuries are rarely reported. We did a pilot study to determine the cost of treating patients operatively with unstable ankle fractures and to measure the patients' quality of life (utility scores) over time.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: 30 patients (17 men) were eligible and included in the …
Authors
Bhandari M; Sprague S; Ayeni O; Hanson B; Moro J
Journal
Acta Orthopaedica, Vol. 75, No. 1, pp. 100–105
Publisher
MJS Publishing, Medical Journals Sweden AB
Publication Date
January 2004
DOI
10.1080/00016470410001708200
ISSN
1745-3674