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Cost-Effectiveness in the Base Case Analysis
| VBT | Spinal Fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Total costs ($) | $96,897 | $51,351 |
| Total QALYs | 11.30 | 10.76 |
| Incremental costs ($) | $45,546 | – |
| Incremental QALYs | 0.54 | – |
| ICER versus fusion ($/QALY gained) | $84,391 | – |
| NMBa | $8424 | – |
Note: aNMB calculated at a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000.
Abbreviations: ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; NMB, net monetary benefit; QALYs, quality-adjusted life years; VBT, anterior vertebral body tethering.
