In:
Orthopedics, SLACK, Inc., Vol. 26, No. 10 ( 2003-10), p. 1027-1037
Abstract:
Abstract An economic model was developed to compare costs of stand-alone anterior lumbar interbody fusion with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 on an absorbable collagen sponge versus autogenous iliac crest bone graft in a tapered cylindrical cage or a threaded cortical bone dowel. The economic model was developed from clinical trial data, peer-reviewed literature, and clinical expert opinion. The upfront price of bone morphogenetic protein (S3380) is likely to be offset to a significant extent by reductions in the use of other medical resources, particularly if costs incurred during the 2-year period following the index hospitalization are taken into account.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0147-7447
,
1938-2367
DOI:
10.3928/0147-7447-20031001-12
Language:
English
Publisher:
SLACK, Inc.
Publication Date:
2003