Table 7 Resource consumption for AO/OTA44-B1 fractures before (pre-TA) and after (post-TA) the introduction of a structured treatment algorithm
Pre-TA (n = 410) | Post-TA (n = 333) | p-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of radiographic examinations Median (range) Mean (SD) | 2 (1–9) 2.5 (1) | 2 (1–5) 2.2 (0.8) | < 0.001 |
Days hospitalized Median (range) Mean (SD) | 0 (0–35) 1 (2.7) | 0 (0–17) 0.7 (2.6) | < 0.001 |
Number of out-patient visits Median (range) Mean (SD) | 3 (1–11) 3.5 (1.3) | 3 (0–7) 3.2 (0.9) | 0.055 |