Economic burden of pressure injury prevention and treatment in denervated gluteal muscles following spinal cord injury - a Retrospective Cohort study.

Preventive electrical stimulation represents a cost-saving alternative to surgical treatment of PIs in individuals with spinal cord injury in Switzerland.

Its implementation could decrease healthcare expenditures, improve patient quality of life by reducing prolonged hospitalisations and bed rest. This further supports its consideration regarding regional reimbursement and clinical policies.