Researchers conducted a prospective, micro-cost analysis for 118 patients who underwent THA using either an anterior approach, lateral approach or posterior approach. Investigators recorded complications that occurred three months postoperatively either in-hospital or after discharge.
Here are four points:
1. OR time costs were significantly less for the lateral approach compared with the anterior approach and posterior approaches.
2. The total procedural costs for the lateral group were significantly less than the other approaches, with the procedural costs for the posterior approach were less than those of the anterior approach.
3. The mean hospital length of stay was 33.9 hours for the anterior approach group, compared with 65.8 hours and 64.2 hours for the posterior and lateral approach groups, respectively.
4. The overall surgical approach and total costs for the anterior, lateral and posterior approaches were $7,300.22, $7,853.10 and $8,287.46, respectively.
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