Cost-utility analysis of early reconstruction surgery versus conservative treatment for anterior cruciate ligament injury in a lower-middle income country

• Main Authors: Romy Deviandri (Author), Hugo C. van der Veen (Author), Abdul Khairul R. Purba (Author), Ajeng V. Icanervilia (Author), Andri MT. Lubis (Author), Inge van den Akker-Scheek (Author), Maarten J. Postma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The ideal approach for treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is still disputed. This study aimed to determine the more cost-effective strategy by comparing early ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgery to conservative treatment (rehabilitation with optional delayed reconstru...