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Matters Arising

Can we reduce disease burden from osteoarthritis?

MJA 2004; 181 (6): 338-340
An article in the recent Bone and Joint Disorders Supplement presented a measure for translating trial outcomes into a quality-of-life (utility) scale and comparing the cost effectiveness of current interventions. Both the measure and the cost-effectiveness analysis raised questions. (Med J Aust 2004; 180 (5 Suppl): S11-S17)

See Letters:

→ Use of the TTU is questionable

→ TTU is valuable for comparing disparate management options

→ Cost-effectiveness findings not based on available evidence

→ Making all data publicly available would be welcome

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