Evaluation of factors driving cost variation for distal humerus open reduction internal fixation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Distal humerus fracture open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) represents a substantial cost burden to the health care system. The purpose of this study was to describe surgical encounter cost variation for distal humerus ORIF, and to determine demographic-, injury-, and treatment-specific factors that influence cost.

Methods

We retrospectively identified adult patients (≥18 years) treated for isolated distal humerus fractures between July 2014 and July 2019 at a single tertiary academic referral center. For each case, surgical encounter total direct costs (SETDCs) were obtained via our institution's information technology value tools, which prospectively record granular direct cost data for every health care encounter. Costs were converted to 2019 dollars us

SUBMITTER: Zeidan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7846686 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature