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Cost by surgical approach evaluated at 3 months post-surgery
| All prosthesis (N = 35) | SSCS approach (N = 17) | TDP approach (N = 18) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalization stay | 11.9 ± 10.2 | 8.2 ± 6.4 | 15.2 ± 11.9 | 0.04 |
| Hospitalization costs (dollars) | 13,600 ± 7900 | 10,500 ± 5200 | 16,400 ± 8700 | 0.02 |
| Complication rate | 1 (3%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (6%) | 1 |
| Number of outpatient care physical therapy sessions | 14.1 ± 13.7 | 15.9 ± 17.9 | 12.4 ± 8.7 | 0.48 |
TDP traditional deltopectoral, SSCS subscapularis and deltoid sparing
