2020
DOI: 10.3390/medicina56020079
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Cost-Effectiveness of Titanium Elastic Nail (TEN) in the Treatment of Forearm Fractures in Children

Abstract: Background and objectives: There are various methods in the management of forearm fractures in children. Elastic stable intramedullary nailing using Titanium Elastic Nail (TEN) is nowadays employed in diaphysis fractures of children, with clear benefits over other treatment options. However, in the case of TEN versus other treatment methods of forearm fractures in children, cost is an important issue. This report will focus on the cost assessment of using TEN versus other therapeutic means in the treatment of … Show more

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“…Following through literature review, one recent study assessing the costs and effectiveness of FIN and OT in the treatment of forearm fractures in children was identified. 10 Focusing on the emergency treatment costs, Adam et al did not assess the follow-ups with regard to the clinical outcome, cast, and hardware management as well as radiological evaluations. These were specifically the aims of our original study.…”
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“…Following through literature review, one recent study assessing the costs and effectiveness of FIN and OT in the treatment of forearm fractures in children was identified. 10 Focusing on the emergency treatment costs, Adam et al did not assess the follow-ups with regard to the clinical outcome, cast, and hardware management as well as radiological evaluations. These were specifically the aims of our original study.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a completely different socio-economical (Romania, EU), Adam et al 10 estimated FIN to be 28% more expensive than OT. They did not elaborate on the difference between urgent and delayed management.…”
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confidence: 99%
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