Impact of Bracing and Therapy Services on Perioperative Costs for Patients Undergoing Distal Biceps Tendon Repair

• Published in: The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.)
• Main Authors: Baylor, Jessica L., Kloc, Austin, Delma, Stephanie, Foster, Brian K., Grandizio, Louis C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 09.06.2023
• Subjects: Distal biceps repair; distal biceps rupture; occupational therapy; orthotics; physical therapy; Distal biceps repair; distal biceps rupture; orthotics; physical therapy; occupational therapy

This study aimed to quantify and assess perioperative costs in an integrated healthcare system for patients undergoing distal biceps tendon (DBT) repair with and without the use of postoperative bracing and formal physical (PT) or occupational (OT) therapy services. In addition, we aimed to define c...