Nihar R Padhi1, Poonam Padhi. 1. Department of Orthopaedics, Padhar Hospital, Betul, MP, India. nihar_btl@sancharnet.in
Abstract
AIM: To determine the cost-effectiveness of external in comparison with internal fixation of tibial fractures in rural India. METHODS: A retrospective study of 41 patients with open tibial fractures and 1 with infected non-union, treated with tubular external fixators. RESULTS: The average cost to the patient of an external fixator was approximately Rs 600 (or US $12), which compares very favourably with costs of internal fixation of similar effectiveness. CONCLUSION: In rural India, the use of locally made external fixators for primary and definitive treatment of open tibial fractures is cost effective.
AIM: To determine the cost-effectiveness of external in comparison with internal fixation of tibial fractures in rural India. METHODS: A retrospective study of 41 patients with open tibial fractures and 1 with infected non-union, treated with tubular external fixators. RESULTS: The average cost to the patient of an external fixator was approximately Rs 600 (or US $12), which compares very favourably with costs of internal fixation of similar effectiveness. CONCLUSION: In rural India, the use of locally made external fixators for primary and definitive treatment of open tibial fractures is cost effective.
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