Budget Impact Model for Prosthetic Programs: A Hospital Decision-Maker’s Guide

Every hospital that runs a prosthetic program faces the same quiet pressure. Costs are rising, expectations are higher, and decision-makers must justify every rupee spent. At the same time, prosthetic care cannot be treated like a simple purchase. It affects length of stay, readmissions, rehab load, patient satisfaction, and long-term outcomes. This guide is written […]
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in Prosthetics: Device, Liners, AMC, Repairs (For Admins)

When hospitals and prosthetic programs look at costs, they often see only the device price. That number feels clear, fixed, and easy to compare. But in real life, prosthetics do not behave like one-time purchases. They behave like long-term systems with ongoing expenses, hidden drains, and decisions that quietly shape budgets year after year. This […]
Myoelectric vs Body-Powered Upper-Limb: Cost Comparison & Outcomes for MDs

For doctors treating upper-limb loss, the choice between a myoelectric prosthesis and a body-powered device is never just technical. It affects how a patient eats, works, earns, and lives every single day. In India, this decision also carries strong cost implications, because most patients and families pay from their own pocket and live with the […]
Limb Salvage vs Amputation + Prosthesis: Cost–Utility Analysis for Doctors

Every doctor who treats severe limb injury faces one of the hardest choices in medicine. Should the limb be saved at all costs, or should amputation followed by a prosthesis be considered early? This is not just a medical question. It is a life question. It affects pain, function, money, time, dignity, and the future […]
Prosthetic Cost-Effectiveness for Clinicians: How to Read QALYs and ICERs (India)

Cost-effectiveness should feel clear, not scary. As clinicians in India, you make tough choices every day. You want the right prosthesis for the right person at the right time. You also need to show value to patients, payers, and administrators. This guide is here to help. We will explain two tools you hear about but […]