Table 3.
Cost-effectiveness results in base case analysis
Treatment | Total direct cost | Quality- adjusted life years (QALYs) | Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) |
---|---|---|---|
Non-surgical treatment | $12,635 | 2.46 | – |
SIJ fusion | $22,468 | 3.20 | – |
Incremental value | $9,833 | 0.74 | $13,313 |
Note: Currency is presented as US dollars.
Abbreviation: SIJ, sacroiliac joint.