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For Spinal Injured Patients
Approximate number of spinal injury patients = 100
Spinal implants needed and their cost.
MOSS Miami pedicle screws (stainless steel)
Set of 4 screws, innies, outies and one rod = Rs 24,000/- to be used for one patient.
Medtronic M8 pedicle screws (titanium)
Set of 4 screws, plugs and one rod = Rs 38,000/- to be used for one patient.
Zephir cervical spine plate with 4 screws = Rs 41,000/- to be used for one patient.
Pyramesh 19mm dia cage
40mm length = 70,000/- to be used for one patient.
50 sets of MOSS Miami pedicle screws = Rs 1,200,000/-
30 sets of Medronic M8 pedicle screws = Rs 1,140,000/-
10 sets of 40mm Pyramesh cages = Rs 700,000/-
Total cost of spinal implants = Rs 3,450,000/-
If surgery is delayed for more than two weeks after injury, cost of implants is likely to increase further as more complex and prolonged surgery will be required and more implants will be needed. |