Table 3 Costing estimate for injury based on Monash Health emergency department estimates
Injury type | Average cost per attendance | Frequency | Total estimated costs |
|---|---|---|---|
Fractures (inc Wrist, Hand, Leg, foot ) | $694.48 | 53 | $36,807.44 |
Sprain (Inc wrist/hand/ankle/knee) | $181.55 | 134 | $24,327.70 |
Injury to muscle/tendon (Inc wrist/hand/ankle/knee) | $239.24 | 16 | $3,827.84 |
Superficial injury | $287.68 | 23 | $6,616.64 |
*Total for all injuries (n = 226) | $71,579.62 |