Acute and long-term costs of 268 peripheral nerve injuries in the upper extremity

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Authors

Konstantin D. Bergmeister · Heidelberg University

Luisa Große-Hartlage · Heidelberg University

Simeon C. Daeschler · Heidelberg University

Patrick Rhodius · Heidelberg University

Arne Böcker · Heidelberg University

Marius Beyersdorff · Heidelberg University

Axel Olaf Kern ·

Abstract

Peripheral nerve injury in the upper extremity is linked to high socioeconomic burden, yet cost-analyses are rare and from small cohorts. The objective of this study was to determine the costs and long-term socioeconomic effects of peripheral nerve injuries in the upper extremity in Germany.

Topics & Keywords

Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Peripheral Nerve Disorders Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 15, Issue 4, pp. e0229530-e0229530

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229530

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