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Table 4 Results of the base-case analysis

From: Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) reduces total lifetime cost compared with posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) for single-level lumbar spinal fusion surgery: a cost-utility analysis in Thailand

Fusion material options

Cost (USD)

Effectiveness (QALYs)

Incremental cost (USD)

Incremental effectiveness (QALYs)

ICER (USD/QALY)

LLIF

30,124

13.48

  

19,359

PLIF

33,003

13.63

2878

0.15

 
  1. ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; LLIF, lateral lumbar interbody fusion; PLIF, posterior lumbar interbody fusion; QALYs, quality-adjusted life-year
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X