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Table 6 Sub-group analysis results: the ITCS nail compared to single helical blade nail

From: Comparing the costs and outcomes of an integrated twin compression screw (ITCS) nail with standard of care using a single lag screw or a single helical blade cephalomedullary nail in patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures

Intervention

Costs

Complications avoided

QALYs

1Cost savings

Single helical blade screw

$37,735

0.65

0.442

 

Integrated compression screw

$34,455

0.78

0.543

$3280

  1. Abbreviation: QALYs quality-adjusted life years