Comparison of the Costs of Reusable Versus Disposable Equipment for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Procedures Using Activity-Based Costing Analysis

Guidelines for sterilization of reusable equipment (eg, arthroscopes, surgical equipment) have recently been established. These guidelines are supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and affect costs for sterilization. The current analysis was undertaken to understand if reusable or disposable endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) equipment is a less-expensive option.
Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research