Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation CADTH. Shilla and MAGEC systems for growing children with scoliosis: cost-effectiveness and clinical benefits. Ottawa: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). Rapid Response - Summary with Critical Appraisal. 2013 Authors' conclusions There were no studies comparing the Shilla system or the MAGEC rods to current dual growing rods. Data from two studies with methodological limitations showed that the MAGEC rods can provide adequate curve correction and spine distraction, with no major complications. MAGEC dual rods seem to have better clinical benefits than MAGEC single rod systems. The instrumental cost of the MAGEC system is higher than the current growing rods. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Bone Screws; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Humans; Scoliosis Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), 865 Carling Avenue, Suite 600, Ottawa, Ontario Canada, K1S 5S8 Email: requests@cadth.ca AccessionNumber 32014000228 Date abstract record published 24/01/2014 |
