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Scaled average cost breakdown.
| Cost type | Open reduction internal fixation median (IQR) | Intramedullary nailing median (IQR) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| OR utilization | 0.37 (0.24-0.52) | 0.35 (0.26-0.44) | .774 |
| Supply | 0.09 (0.05-0.13) | 0.21 (0.17-0.28) | <.001 |
| Implant | 0.34 (0.06-0.40) | 0.28 (0.10-0.49) | .641 |
| PACU | 0.03 (0.00-0.04) | 0.03 (0.02-0.05) | .269 |
| Surgical encounter total direct cost | 0.83 (0.71-1.05) | 1.00 (0.90-1.13) | .047 |
IQR, interquartile range; OR, operating room; PACU, postanesthesia care unit.
