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Cost-utility analysis of dynamic intraligamentary stabilization versus early reconstruction after rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament

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  • Martin Bierbaum

    (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU))

  • Oliver Schöffski

    (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU))

  • Benedikt Schliemann

    (University Hospital Münster)

  • Clemens Kösters

    (University Hospital Münster)

Abstract

Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the dynamic intraligamentary stabilization (DIS) technique in comparison with reconstructive surgery (ACLR) in the treatment of isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures from the perspective of the community of insured citizens in Germany. Methods Because of the specific decision problem at hand, namely that with DIS the procedure has to take place within 21 days after the initial trauma, a decision tree was developed. The time horizon of the model was set to 3 years. Input data was taken from official tariffs, payer data, the literature and assumptions based on expert opinion when necessary. Results The decision tree analysis identified the DIS strategy as the superior one with 2.34 QALY versus 2.26 QALY for the ACLR branch. The higher QALY also came with higher costs of 5,398.05 € for the DIS branch versus 4,632.68 € for the ACLR branch respectively, leading to an ICER of 9,092.66 € per QALY. Results were robust after sensitivity analysis. Uncertainty was examined via probabilistic sensitivity analysis resulting in a slightly higher ICER of 9,567.13 € per QALY gained. Conclusion The DIS technology delivers an effective treatment for the ACL rupture at a favorable incremental cost-effectiveness ratio.

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  • Martin Bierbaum & Oliver Schöffski & Benedikt Schliemann & Clemens Kösters, 2017. "Cost-utility analysis of dynamic intraligamentary stabilization versus early reconstruction after rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament," Health Economics Review, Springer, vol. 7(1), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:hecrev:v:7:y:2017:i:1:d:10.1186_s13561-017-0143-9
    DOI: 10.1186/s13561-017-0143-9
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    1. Tamana Afzali & Mia Vicki Fangel & Anne Sig Vestergaard & Michael Skovdal Rathleff & Lars Holger Ehlers & Martin Bach Jensen, 2018. "Cost-effectiveness of treatments for non-osteoarthritic knee pain conditions: A systematic review," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(12), pages 1-16, December.

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