Cost-Effectiveness of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods: Who Really Benefits?

ConclusionsMCGR implantation has a significantly higher charge than TGR, secondary to the higher expense of MCGR implants. Despite this, total institutional reimbursement is similar between the two procedures. Although MCGRs have been shown to be “cost effective” after 3 years, our findings suggest health care institutions bear the cost of this new technology while payers gain the long-term financial benefit.Level of EvidenceLevel III, economic analysis.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research