Research Article: Use of Conditionally Essential Amino Acids and the Economic Burden of Postoperative Complications After Fracture Fixation: Results from a Cost Utility Analysis
Introduction:
Despite significant advancements in surgical treatment of pelvis and extremity fractures, injury-related complications continue to adversely impact clinical outcomes. – Nonunion complications more than double the total cost of care for fractures; venous thromboembolism approximately doubles the inpatient costs and causes significant economic burden associated with absenteeism and short-term disability. Surgical site infections result in almost twice the cost of orthopedic surgery, although some estimates indicate…
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