Cost-Minimization Analysis of Open and Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

Conclusions: Our data showed that the total average fees per patient for endoscopic release were significantly higher than those for open release, although there currently is no strong evidence supporting better clinical outcomes of either technique. Clinical Relevance: Value-based health-care models that favor delivering high-quality care and improving patient health, while also minimizing costs, may favor open carpal tunnel release.

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Source: JBJS - December 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zhang, S., Vora, M., Harris, A. H. S., Baker, L., Curtin, C., Kamal, R. N. Tags: Hand & Wrist Scientific Articles Source Type: research