Cost-effectiveness analysis of proximal femoral nail versus bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture
Gamze Kutlu,
Yasemin Akbulut
Abstract:Background
Hip fractures are a serious public health problem with high rates of morbidity, mortality, disability and care costs. The aim of the research was to perform cost effectiveness analysis of hip fracture treatments using proximal femoral nail and bipolar hemiarthroplasty surgeries.
Methods
The analysis was completed based on the perspectives of the paying institution and patient. A decision tree model was used to determine whether proximal … Show more
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