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Scaled average cost breakdown of locking versus nonlocking plates.
| Cost type | Locking median (IQR) | Nonlocking median (IQR) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| OR utilization | 0.39 (0.28-0.49) | 0.27 (0.22-0.56) | .308 |
| Supply | 0.10 (0.07-0.15) | 0.06 (0.04-0.09) | .010 |
| Implant | 0.39 (0.33-0.46) | 0.06 (0.06-0.09) | <.001 |
| PACU | 0.03 (0.01-0.04) | 0.04 (0.00-0.05) | .988 |
| Surgical encounter total direct cost | 0.88 (0.80-1.14) | 0.57 (0.39-0.76) | .005 |
IQR, interquartile range; OR, operating room; PACU, postanesthesia care unit.
