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Consumables for open surgery
(Reproduced with permission from The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2010 [18])
| Item | Cost (£) |
|---|---|
| Drapes | 15 |
| Anchors (average, 0.4/case) | 97 |
| Saw blade | 18 |
| Diathermy tip | 2 |
| Ethibond suture | 12 |
| Sling (shoulder immobilizer) | 15 |
| Diagnostic arthroscopy (3 cases) | 36 |
| Total | 195 |
