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- Title
Is total ankle arthroplasty a cost-effective alternative to ankle fusion?
- Authors
Courville, Xan F; Hecht, Paul J; Tosteson, Anna N A
- Abstract
Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) implantation is increasing, as the potential for pain relief and restoration of function and risks are compared with those for ankle fusion. A previous analysis with a simple decision tree suggested TAA was cost-effective compared with ankle fusion. However, reevaluation is warranted with the availability of newer, more costly implants and longer-term patient followup data.
- Publication
Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 2011, Vol 469, Issue 6, p1721
- ISSN
1528-1132
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11999-011-1848-4