Cost-effectiveness of Operative Versus Non-operative Management of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

ConclusionFor acute Achilles tendon ruptures, non-operative treatment provided greater benefits and lower costs than operative management in the base case; however, surgical costs and the economic impact associated with return to work are important determinants of the preferred cost-effective strategy.
Source: HSS Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research