Cost-effectiveness analysis of surgical proximal femur fracture prevention in elderly: a Markov cohort simulation model

Abstract Background Hip fractures are a common and costly health problem, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality, as well as high costs for healthcare systems, especially for the elderly. Implementing surgical preventive strategies has the potential to improve the quality of life and reduc...

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Main Authors: Momin S. Alnemer, Konstantin E. Kotliar, Valentin Neuhaus, Hans-Christoph Pape, Bernhard D. Ciritsis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12962-023-00482-4