The Cost-Effectiveness of Fixation Options for Stable Inter-Trochanteric Hip Fractures

In a stable inter-trochanteric hip fracture as seen in this patient, a sliding hip screw or SHS would be indicated. The average cost of an SHS was $2,000 compared to $3,200 for a standard CMM. Factors to determine treatment should include the patient's medical comorbidities, pre-existing arthritis, bone quality, and fracture morphology.