Economic Analyses in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Qualitative and Systematic Review

Conclusion: Results from this review suggest that early single-bundle, single (endoscopic)-incision outpatient ACLR using either BPTB or HS autograft provides the most value. In the setting of bilateral ACL rupture, single-setting bilateral ACLR is more cost-effective than staged unilateral ACLR. Procedures using CANS technology do not yet yield results that are superior to the results of a standard surgical procedure, and CANS has substantially greater costs.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Economic and decision analysis, Knee ligaments, ACL Current Concepts Source Type: research